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porsche 914, why am i scared of a knocking engine |
dlindzey |
Dec 10 2020, 07:45 PM
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repeat offender Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 8-April 14 From: texas Member No.: 17,226 Region Association: Southwest Region |
looked at a 1.7 the other day
engine rebuilt in 2016 less than 30k miles, fancy pistons seemed like legit job, compressions between 140-150 all cylinders no leak down numbers 2018 or so got rid of the fuel injection system which had recently been rebuilt anyway and went to single carb since then little issues and tune ups, last shop records this year complained about knocks at start up and variable idle often fast for no reason i saw the car and drove it not knowing the above and the engine knocking is obvious even to someone of my mechanical inclination, the idle was too fast as well and the fuel pump was loud would anyone pay top dollar for a car that knocks before you even get it home or is usually a minor thing a decent mechanic can fix--prior shop took a run at it before owner bailed on the car that he had already pumped at least 15k into. so what is the collective wisdom-car looks good but sounds bad |
iankarr |
Dec 11 2020, 06:54 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,482 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Knocking / pinging under load is a timing thing that’s easily solved. “Ticking / tapping” sound is probably valves that just need adjustment...or hydraulic lifters needing to fill with oil. Does the noise get better/worse after 10 minutes of driving? Banging noises as if something is hitting something inside the engine which don’t improve are probably more serious.
Regardless, single carb setups are not good. The atomized fuel has too long a path through the runners to work optimally. There could be vacuum leaks causing the inconsistent idle. Please post a clip of the knocking sound and I’m sure the engine gurus here can tell you more... |
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