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10-16-2005, 03:27 PM
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1996 Rodeo 3.2 loud knock at low rpm
Hi all, I have been reading a wealth of info here but can't quite find the specific problem I'm having. Mine is a '96 3.2Lwith 179,000 miles. It has started making a loud knocking/ticking sound at rpms BELOW 2000. Once it reaches around 2000 rpm, it's as quiet as it ever was. I see the timing belt tensioner issues, valve lash issue, but both appear to be at all rpms. Any got any ideas what's up with this thing?
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#2
10-16-2005, 04:04 PM
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Re: 1996 Rodeo 3.2 loud knock at low rpm
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10-16-2005, 05:17 PM
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Re: Re: 1996 Rodeo 3.2 loud knock at low rpm
That sounds much better than what I was thinking. But when it's the timing belt slapping that makes the noise, can it sounds like a nasty metal to metal internal problem?
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10-16-2005, 05:28 PM
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Re: 1996 Rodeo 3.2 loud knock at low rpm
I've heard when the tensioner goes out it will sound like a rod knocking. MANY mechanics have incorrectly diagnosed a bad tensioner as a failed rod.
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#5
10-16-2005, 05:41 PM
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That's pretty much what it sounds like. Thanks for the input!
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10-16-2005, 06:06 PM
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Re: 1996 Rodeo 3.2 loud knock at low rpm
That can't be the original belt and tensioner, can it?
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10-16-2005, 07:59 PM
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I really don't know if it's original or not. I would guess the tensioner might be, but I doubt the belt is. I'll see how she looks after a closer investigation.
This rig just arrived in my driveway by way of a trade for another vehicle I had, so now it's time to tear her down and see what it looks like in there.
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