[goldringer]

I just purchased a new 2002 Toyota Tacoma Xtra cab, 4 cyl, 5 speed. It would be a nice truck except for a minor problem. The Engine knocks.

the day I drove it off the lot I thought it was an exhaust noise but am now convinced it is a main bearing knock caused probably by a bad crank. I took it to the service dept and they could not tell me what the noise was but said it was typical of this years engine. Now that I have driven it for 2600 miles I am sure it is a bad crank. I hear that a few others had this same problem. Toyota has agreed to replace the short block but I said no, I want a refund. I spent good US dollars and I expect a good product, not one that has been overhauled.

Anyone elso know of others with this problem?