What Causes Engine To Knock /clattering Noise?

[kiki91]

was driving back from long distance trip oil was low but lamp didn't come on suddenly heard a loud clattering sound from engine so pulled over and was towed home rescue driver said may be a loose valve haven't been to a garage yet

[GT4 BOOSTER]

was driving back from long distance trip oil was low but lamp didn't come on suddenly heard a loud clattering sound from engine so pulled over and was towed home rescue driver said may be a loose valve haven't been to a garage yet

im guessing the bottom end bearings are knackered , sometimes oil lights dont come on , if you know the oil is low , fill it at the 1st chance .

[Scarlett Arrow]

I rather think you've answered your own question there. Do you have a 99-02 VVT-i, if so they have an inherent design fault which Toyota are very well aware of.

A strong possibility will be a scored Crankshaft and Shells, it's fingers crossed time.

[kiki91]

I rather think you've answered your own question there. Do you have a 99-02 VVT-i, if so they have an inherent design fault which Toyota are very well aware of.

A strong possibility will be a scored Crankshaft and Shells, it's fingers crossed time.

Thanks for answering by the way its a 1991 gti the mechanic said its probably the bottom end of the engine can't be repaired would need spend over £3000 to try to repair it but no guarantee so unfortuntely cannot afford it and having just spent quite a bit on new timing belt water pump, steering power pump, in the last 3 weeks. 2 new rear tyres and alternator belt and clutch within last 8 months. Don't want it to go to salvage , any ideas ? Would like to buy another celica GT4 as like these cars very much Thanks

[GT4 BOOSTER]

be cheaper dropping a 3sge engine in it.

[kiki91]

be cheaper dropping a 3sge engine in it.

Thanks for answering Do you think its possible to find a 3sge would there be any problems fitting it the mechanic said it would need a new clutch and gearbox also if I changed the engine.My budget is only £1500 Do you know how much it would cost? Thanks for your interest.

[GT4 BOOSTER]

I THINK FOR 1500 quid youd be better off buying another car as easily.

[KPARRIS-JONES]

I THINK FOR 1500 quid youd be better off buying another car as easily.

X2

[GT4 BOOSTER]

example 1993 gti - 499 quid - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201027362921671/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/2000/model/celica/make/toyota/radius/1501/quicksearch/true/page/1/postcode/sr81ll?logcode=p

keep your old model for spares somewhere. or break it and use eBay - im sure youd get more than 450 quid for all the bits n pieces .

[kiki91]

example 1993 gti - 499 quid - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201027362921671/sort/priceasc/usedcars/price-to/2000/model/celica/make/toyota/radius/1501/quicksearch/true/page/1/postcode/sr81ll?logcode=p

keep your old model for spares somewhere. or break it and use ebay - im sure youd get more than 450 quid for all the bits n pieces .

[kiki91]

The mechanic is going to take another look to see if he can find the problem from underneath the car as it had a new timing belt and water pump fitted within the past month and he wanted to see if that had anything to do with it so hoping for the best.

[kiki91]

The mechanic is going to take another look to see if he can find the problem from underneath the car as it had a new timing belt and water pump fitted within the past month and he wanted to see if that had anything to do with it so hoping for the best.

The mechanic said it is probably a damaged piston might be causing the noise anyway, he doesnt want to attempt repair or replace engine he advised to buy another car for the money that would be spent on it and doesn't guarantee another engine would work anyway.I wonder if I should get another opinion.

So I am looking for another celica possibly GT4

As I don't know anything about turbos what is there I should I know about driving turbo cars possible to get a 1990 4wd ST185 ??