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SameOldDSM
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I'll add the crankplate to the list. Also to clarify the photo you added is from the previous time when it was still knocking.I'll put a picture of what i had it at before starting it up. It also moved slightly counter clockwise from this...-
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I found TDC with a screwdriver in cylinder 1 like I've seen others suggest in the forums. I won't be running or moving the car until I replace all the timing components, and check compression. With how loud the knocking was before I can't imagine...
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I just educated myself on the proper timing procedure. Got it timed and tensioned correctly. It started right up and ran, I'll put a video. Would the next step be a compression test?
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.Previous owner was the one who had the work done. I've only had the car for a week.🫤
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.Pretty positive I smashed my valves unless these marks are somehow normal. Timing belt is tight and the cam gears are not loose. Any idea how this could have happened, and how I'd go about fixing it along with preventing this from happening...
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I'll find out later today but I agree something is not right especially timing wise. I'll update when I find out what's going on. Thanks everyone for the help so far.
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I meant to say I hope the internals aren't damaged lol. I have a new performance timing belt and am not planning on doing any work until I am properly educated. I understand this is very critical to get correct.
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.I'll see if I can't dig deeper and get the belt off tomorrow, praying it didn't get damaged.
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SameOldDSM replied to the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire.You just reminded me of when I pulled on the timing belt since it's exposed the rear cam gear moved but the front didn't. Not sure if this is normal but I don't remember it happening before when I did the same thing a few days ago. If that's the...
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SameOldDSM posted the thread 2G Extremely loud knock, Rough idle and misfire in Maintenance & Repairs.Relatively new to the forums but I'm in need of some help diagnosing what happened to my engine.Last Sunday I bought a 95 Gsx with a 6 bolt. According to the seller its had a lot of work including a full timing service, new water pump, all...
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