loud knocking noise

1993 NISSAN PATHFINDER
35,000 MILES
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RON1374
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engine starts but has a very loud knocking sound could it possibly be the crank shaft bearings ?
Aug 9, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Could well be bearings, get the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge first.
Aug 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Get the oil pressure tested first, use a mechanical gauge.
Aug 9, 2011 at 3:00 AM
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