what would a knocking noise in the middle of the engine be?

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26 May 2003, 08:08 PM

Syxx - Pac

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when i rev my engine(MY97 UK turbo saloon) a knocking noise appears in the middle of the engine. what is this

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28 May 2003, 01:58 AM

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the crank is in the middle so maybe crank bearings

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28 May 2003, 07:43 AM

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Does it only do it when cold? Are you sure it's coming from the middle? Reason I ask is it could be piston slap. It's common on 97/98 cars.

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28 May 2003, 01:50 PM

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Maybe a cat crawled up ya exhaust pipe when stationary and is trying to get out ......hahaha....sorry couldnt resist it i hope ya car is ok mate

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29 May 2003, 04:32 AM

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also injectors can make quite a racket and sound like it is comming from the middle

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