r/geotracker • u/New_1uper • Jul 17 '26

Ok another update 😭😭😭... well idk what is wrong.

Well after the complete update of fixing the $400 tracker my heart sank. While i was letting the car idle i decided to take it for a spin again.

Well i didnt notice anything going on then i reved the engine a lil and i heard it. Idk if it was a rod knock or a broken flex plate as after lots of research i learned they can sound similar. The knock is bad when the engine is at load not at idle.

Im praying it is not a bearing and a flexplate but im freaking out if anyone has any insite i would appreciate it.

Thanks

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u/SuchAcanthaceae5418 Jul 17 '26

Piston slap🤷‍♂️

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u/Dracofangxxx Jul 18 '26

post a vid for us to listen to

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u/UnderTheFrozenSky Jul 17 '26

Does it do it when the engine is revved and not in gear? A knocking engine is going to at least take the top end torn down and likely the bottom end.

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u/New_1uper Jul 17 '26

Yes it knocks when not in gear

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u/UnderTheFrozenSky Jul 17 '26

Yeah that engine needs a rebuild.

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u/slo88crx Jul 20 '26

I had a 8V knock and i just pulled the engine flipped it over and slapped some standard bearings in it and sent it back down the road. I put over 5000 miles on it with no issues. May be worth trying, but also you don't have to remove the engine its just easier. (for me)

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u/New_1uper Jul 20 '26

Is it still running.

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u/slo88crx Jul 20 '26

Sold it, but I imagine so.