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PostSubject: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 12:05 pm
i have a weird knocking under my hood it sounds like a soda can bouncing around ive never heard it on any car before im hoping that someone can id it ill post a vid in a minute
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 12:52 pm
Scrap it. It's a rod knock. Your motor is fucked.
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 1:04 pm
I agree it sounds like the bottom end (rod bearings). Bad news: engine needs rebuilt.

Good news: rebuilds are not too expensive for these engines. Probably $1600-2000 if you find the right shop. Or you might find a used engine and have someone swap it in. Sorry about your luck, hope it works out.

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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 1:38 pm
thanks yall
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Best of luck, Simba. Don't give up yet! rock
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 1:59 pm
im not its getting picked up in a few mins
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 2:00 pm
Could also be the harmonic ballancer. I have heard 2 different rivs make awful knock sound when the balancer fails.
Take a look/feel at it and see if the rubber has cracked around the center. also look for it to wobble when the car is running.
Mine failed at about 130k and so did a friends 97 riv.

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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 2:37 pm
Check the harmonic balancer. If it's a bearing definitely look for a used motor. Can be a LOT cheaper than a rebuild and have a lot of life left in it if you find a lower mile engine.
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L26 block FTW
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 4:28 pm
98riviera98 wrote:
Scrap it. It's a rod knock. Your motor is fucked.
Yup it's toasted mine sounded just like it,fill with mmo and a bottle of Lucas probably get 5000 miles out of it or more drive her easy!!
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 7:25 pm
what would cause rod knock or the balancer to fail?

well shes of to the shop now tow truck jus came to pick her up
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 9:41 pm
Rod knock means the a connecting rod bearing is worn, makes the rod loose on the crank shaft. Lack of oil or a lot of stress will cause this.

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Here is a Corvette piston with connecting rod for reference:

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 9:59 pm
i would check the HB.it makes a sound similar to a bad bearing that will have your wallet shitting in your backpocket.
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyTue Feb 12, 2013 10:03 pm
thanks AA THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL THE SHOP SAID I SHUD BE BACK UP BY NEXT WEDS
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyWed Feb 13, 2013 5:38 am
What did the shop say your issue was?
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dont know yet they poppin her open today but he said he gonna try to get me back on my feet asap
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Be careful paying unless you know what's wrong before they start. Make sure they quote you first.

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'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
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AA wrote:
Be careful paying unless you know what's wrong before they start. Make sure they quote you first.

THIS.....
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyThu Feb 14, 2013 10:04 am
Just a word of caution: When the balancer went one my old lesabre (3800 engine) I took it to 3 shops that all said rod bearings. It turned out to be the balancer though.

Yours does sound like the bearing though, have a listen in my videos:

bad balancer:


series I knock (fast forward to 2:20)


Series II knock (fast forward to 4:45)
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Man, the engine bay in the last video is NASTY. dang.
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Man, the engine bay in the last video is NASTY. dang.

I bought that one from someone who let it rot in the woods for a few years. The easiest way to clean it was a new engine lol
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PostSubject: Re: SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP   SOUND LIKE A SODA CAN IN MY ENGINE.....HELP EmptyFri Feb 15, 2013 5:13 pm
HOW MUCH IS A NEW ENGINE FOR THE 97 RIV?
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I sold a '98 with 67k SC 3800 for $800. I thought I gave the kid a pretty good deal.
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simba510 wrote:
HOW MUCH IS A NEW ENGINE FOR THE 97 RIV?

ITS A LOT OF MONEY
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I went the junkyard route on both of mine, paid $600 for them, tested.
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