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engine just stoped make a knock noise then stopped running.

Sent to Car Experts October 26 06:21 PM

engine just stoped make a knock noise then stopped running. pulled spark plug wires one of the four spark plugs had oil in the hole

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October 26 6:23 PM (2 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
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What kind of a car? Engine? Mileage? And be more specific on your problem.
rmldaytona -- ASE technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 508 Car Accepts
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October 26 6:44 PM (20 minutes and 24 seconds later)
         
Reply to rmldaytona's Post: toyota, mr2 1991, well taken care of 170000
engine just started knocking. then died. when i pulled the spark plug wires. only one had oil. the car will still start, runs weak and loud.
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October 26 7:15 PM (30 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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Clean out the oil out of the spark plug hole and clean the boot. Reinstall everything and see if it runs better. If it does, replace the valve cover gasket and the spark plug tube seals so it doesn't happen again. Check to see how your sparkplugs look like and replace if neccesary. Let me know what happens.
rmldaytona -- ASE technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 508 Car Accepts
ASE Certified. Aerospace engineering studies. Drivebility.
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October 26 7:36 PM (21 minutes and 41 seconds later)
         
Reply to rmldaytona's Post: if it does not run ok, is there an alternative problem possible,
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October 27 11:45 AM (16 hours and 8 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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If the engine is making a knocking noise, it could be because of 2 things. First, it could be an igndition knock due to poor spark or detonation. Second, it could have an internal engine problem. If you clean out the oil and get the ignition straightened out, you can narrow down the problem. Feel free to ask more questions if needed.
rmldaytona -- ASE technician -- 99% Positive Feedback on 508 Car Accepts
ASE Certified. Aerospace engineering studies. Drivebility.
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