Isuzu Rodeo Ticking And Knocking

5 messages, Last post on Nov 06, 2009 at 9:12 PM

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#4 of 5 Re: Bad Ticking And Knocking [spankondrums] by aj713 Sep 13, 2009 (5:14 am)
Replying to: spankondrums (Apr 15, 2009 6:16 am) It's the ignition system on it's way out. I had the same problem with my 2002 rodeo sport 4x4 with the 3.2. Even after the timing belt kit change. I got by with plus and super gas for a while before it finally crapped out. When the ignition finally went, it melted both cats, because it created a high speed mis fire. I was in the nj tnpke. Luckily I was able to limp off. It's that electrical looking thing located under the plastic engine cover. Now The engine runs better than ever, I can run regular gas, and no more pinging or knocking. Ang I have better fuel economy. Only problem is you have to get it from the dealer, and it aint cheap.
#5 of 5 Re: Bad Ticking And Knocking [spankondrums] by downtower Nov 06, 2009 (9:12 pm)
Replying to: spankondrums (Apr 15, 2009 6:16 am) I had the same problem with my 95 Rodeo. It sounded like a rod - knock but did not have any of the symptons besides the noise. The car ran fine and the sound went away at freeway speed but was very loud at idle. It turned out to be the Timing belt Tensioner. The spring (which is seperate from the pulley) went bad allowing the timing belt to slap the pulley into the stopper (Causing the knocking). The replacement was about $120 at NAPA. Good Luck!