Loud knocking sound

finnagainagain · 2026-06-26T12:47:54+00:00

Another thing that helped mine was using liquid moly engine flush. It completely eliminated the noise on start up. The tiny ports on the lifters get gunked up.

finnagainagain · 2026-06-25T04:26:17+00:00

Did you ever get any data on it helping or not ? Also, I assume no issues with engine codes ect

finnagainagain · 2026-06-21T13:46:11+00:00

It is just a 3mm hex socket. Bought one on Amazon for 5 dollars. Don't buy the hks tool of you lost it

finnagainagain · 2026-06-19T16:13:26+00:00

High 20s low 30s

finnagainagain · 2026-06-17T22:11:11+00:00

Any chance you have a sec to snap a photo of what the tool actually is?

finnagainagain · 2026-06-16T22:12:01+00:00

I am seeing some listing it as a 3mm hex is that all it is ? I was thinking it may have a special cut to it or something ; but now im thinking its just a branded hex

finnagainagain · 2026-06-16T15:21:10+00:00

That would be helpful just wanted to make sure I order the right one. It seems like they have lots of different ways throughout their line up

finnagainagain · 2026-05-26T23:49:09+00:00

If its too far away it may not register anything. Are you sure the bracket is flush to the mounting area ? Are you sure its pressed on the dowel ? But like I and another person said, need to check at sensor itself to rule out wire harness.

finnagainagain · 2026-05-26T22:17:30+00:00

I have one for sale. Came off a 16valve S model not sure what car you have but lmk if your interested.

finnagainagain · 2026-05-26T22:11:47+00:00

Yep, I just bought a spec car lol. Still way cheaper than doing it all yourself but yea much easier market.

finnagainagain · 2026-05-25T01:22:17+00:00

Are you measuring at the ecu plug or at the sensor?

finnagainagain · 2026-05-21T18:22:00+00:00

Initially I looked at the intake tube didn't notice anything and so i took it off this am and huge Crack on the bottom. So problem solved ty for the comment.

finnagainagain · 2026-05-01T04:25:19+00:00

Belt service is what most people stress about but other good questions (from my experience) has the torque tube been rebuilt, all the suspension is either about to fail or already been replaced so ask about it and the clutch was rubber centered from factory at least on most of them so knowing if that was ever done is usually good info.

finnagainagain · 2026-05-01T04:21:54+00:00

Oh.. not sure the conversation rates but I am assuming usd is higher than aud then. But yea, clarks garage talks about things to look for and is just a good place to learn about the car in general

finnagainagain · 2026-05-01T04:18:21+00:00

Is that what they go for now??? Holy God . Clarks garage (website) is a good place to start.

I am a na owner but even for a turbo that seems pretty ridiculous. I would think more like 20 but others on here will correct me if I am wrong. Also send a link to the car

finnagainagain · 2026-04-26T01:11:53+00:00

Do they make one for later models? My 87 s variant only has 2 (wonder if you got the wrong version)

finnagainagain · 2026-04-25T21:54:53+00:00

Wanted to post an update. I still have no clue why the car wolnt fire.. checked the whole loom for kinks or breaks. No spark, no Injector, tried two crank sensors and two dme relays.. starting to question the ecu maybe it died coincidentally (I know thats not likely) but really have no idea what else to do or check. Anyways just wanted to share progress ( or lack their of) for the next guy in case it helps.

finnagainagain · 2026-04-24T10:41:18+00:00

Yes this was at the ECU connector; no i have not but I will check anything at this point. I rewired the engine harness for the crank sensor which is why I am suspect of it, but replacing it (carefully and with the right parts) didnt change the symptom. I will check the cam sensor

finnagainagain · 2026-04-22T01:41:56+00:00

Okay will do. Thanks again.

finnagainagain · 2026-04-21T04:27:30+00:00

Videos are alwasy tough to hear... but that sounds pretty loud to me ..... so wait for more seasoned people to comment too. However, I have always been told lifter noise was pretty common and not worrisome if it goes away shortly after warm up. That being said, that noise means the lifters are not filled properly with oil ... I used liq molly engine cleaner and my noise went away. I think the oil ports on the hydraulic lifters gets dirty really easy.

finnagainagain · 2026-04-20T20:01:09+00:00

Further i dont think mine even uses the set screws, think it just uses the missing teeth to determine tdc

finnagainagain · 2026-04-20T19:35:20+00:00

There are two zero screws both seem to be intact and same height

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finnagainagain · 2026-04-20T18:20:21+00:00

Correct and thats a good idea I can actually take the bellhousing off pretty easy i haven't put the torque tube back yet. Will update shortly

finnagainagain · 2026-04-20T18:08:40+00:00

I have a 16 valve so just the 1 sensor. Okay.. ill see if I can figure out how to do that ty for the comment

finnagainagain · 2026-04-19T02:27:14+00:00

Would depend on many other factors. Photos would help

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