97 2.2 knocking

[liz 97]

Hi all,
Question 1:
where do I find parts for this engine?
Story:
Daughter's car is "ticking" (per phone call) no problem, timing chain issues I was guessing (some what common).
brought car home and it is knocking bad, sounds like a rod.
Start calling around and even the oil pan is a dealer part?
so I need help finding:
oil pan
rod and crank bearings
seals..
not go fast parts, but more like low $ parts for a 135,000 mi. go to school car.

Question 2:
looking to pull engine this weekend, any hidden problem, or tricks I should know about? It looks pretty simple!!
Thanks for any help,
Greg (dad)

[jayson716]

well if it is a rod that has broken say good bye to that motor it happen to mine it shaves the insides so badly it isnt repairable. it could be rockers but finding parts. any parts place. shall have most things u would need. and when take motor out mark everything lol.. i made that mistake. bag every bolt where it goes.