2002 Audi A4 engine knocking

Tiny
FRANKDOMINGUEZ
  • MEMBER
  • 2002 AUDI A4
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
The car has loss of power and the engine is knocking
Friday, December 4th, 2009 AT 9:46 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,937 POSTS
HI there,

This does sound ominous, I would start with a comp test, and check the oil pressure with a mechanical gauge, if the knock is a deep hollow knock constant with engine speed, this well may be a failed main bearing, you will need a mechanic to listen to this to confirm the diagnosis.

Mark (mhpautos)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, December 4th, 2009 AT 9:50 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Knock Content

Engine Knock - Ping
GUIDE
Engine Knock - Ping
An automotive engine knock, and engine "ping" are two different things so it can be a bit confusing, here is an explanation to help avoid confusion when reading ...
VIEW MORE