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Re: knocking noise



I just bought a parts car ('87 16v) that had the crank gear "peel off". Is
this a common problem with the 16v? Is it possible that this can happen and
not bend the intake valves? Can you tell that I'm new to these engines?

Just trying to further my education.

Rick Alexander
http://www.brubakerbox.com
http://clubs.hemmings.com/hams/
http://clubs.hemmings.com/vwsrus/

----- Original Message -----
From: "Patrick Bureau" <pbureau@home.com>
To: "scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2001 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: knocking noise


> bent valve? you did have that crank gear peel off twice on you not even a
> month ago
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Maione" <paulmaione@videotron.ca>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2001 11:11 PM
> Subject: knocking noise
>
>
> > hey everyone.
> >
> > ever since i put my motor together, i have been
> > getting this knocking noise only around 3000 rpms.
> > not matter what gear i'm in and it seems to only do
> > it under load. it sounds like light engine knock, but
> > i don't think it's that. have any of you guys ever heard
> > something like this before? could it be that one of the connecting
> > rods is loose? what are some of the things that i should
> > check?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > paul
> > 87 Scirocco16v
> >
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