2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

1995 Toyota 4Runner Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Noise, Four wheel drive.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 3, 2008

1995 Toyota 4Runner Engine Knock


Driving my 4runner at 60 kmph notice a loud rattling. Pulled over and saw the oil pressure was extreemly low so i put 3qt of oil in. Now the rattling has stopped but it is making a very very loud knocking when idling and started, and when accelerating the knocking quickens and becomes even louder. I pulled the spark plugs 1 by 1 and the noise seems to be comming from the piston/cylinder on the passengerside closest to the dash. Anyone know if it's even safe to drive to a shop or should it be towed? And what could the problem be? The noise is just a very loud knock as if something is hitting something else in the engine.
Avatar Asked by greenontan

Answer

Replied on January 3, 2008

Sounds like either the wrist pin or connecting rod bearing, lack of oil wipes out bearings FAST! Don't be surprised to find more damage! Cannot say if it will get you far...

Tiny Answered by merlin2021 (expert)
18,145 answers provided
Replied on January 3, 2008

Do you think it would be safe to drive to a shop, or should it be towed? It runs fine aside from the loud knocking

Tiny Response from greenontan
1 question asked