1990 Nissan Pathfinder tapping noise

Tiny
VINCE4444
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  • 1990 NISSAN PATHFINDER
Engine problem
1990 Nissan Pathfinder Four Wheel Drive Manual 464376 miles

sorry about no donation (I have no credit cards).
A loud tapping noise comes from the right hand side of the motor when driving, as you change gears the noise gets louder & quicker but the car also loses grunt & struggles (especially uphills). When idling the car shakes a lot stronger & the motor nearly cuts out.

When idling the tapping is not there.

Youre help would be greatly appreciated

Vince
Monday, December 31st, 2007 AT 8:50 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Do a compression test first, it sounds as if something has broken internally, also remove the rocker cover and inspect for a broken valve spring, if something is amiss it should be fairly obvious.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 AT 12:29 AM

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