slight knock in engine

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
160,000,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDWARD RAMIREZ
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my 98 4-runner has started a slight knocking in the engine it tends to be more noticable when i decelarate or come to a complete stop .
Feb 16, 2011 at 10:36 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If it is a main bearing you would have low oil pressure. I would check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge to start.

Could also be an assy. drive part with a bad bearing, like AC compressor, alt. etc.
Feb 17, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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