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1998 GMC Safari Repair Question


Topics covered: All wheel drive, Balance shaft, Bushing.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on October 26, 2009

1998 GMC Safari engine knocking consistent

Noises problem
1998 GMC Safari 6 cyl All Wheel Drive Automatic 125000 miles

engine knocking- 4 or 5 knowledge people already
inspected, no one being able to pin point why or
where is knocking coming from, so I took the chance
strip the top end without touching the crank- so it
was found the timing chain too strech, it was replace
new with a set of sprocket,cam,lifters,rod,rockers-
balance shaft-gear-bearings were inpected by machi-
ne shop everything seem ok- I desired to assemble
back together, nor a chance still knocking bad, it's a
kind of misleading- I been toll to check torque conver-
ter it seem fine-weigths-weld-bolts-no cracks showing
any tip or advise-Please will be appreciated-(w) very
difficult to work on it-Thanks for your time and your
professional advice. MG
Avatar Asked by mmg

Answer

Replied on October 27, 2009

Either rod bearings or wrist pins bushings at pistons

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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