Noisy 4kq bottom end

[Nate Stuart]

Both my brothers 5ktq, and Carey's 4kq were making similar knocking noises.
My brothers sounded horrible especially at or just off idle. Both cases
turned out to be shot alternators(bearings). Pull the belt off yours and see
if the noise continues.

HTH!
-Nate
'89 90tq
www.newtsplace.com/90tq

----- Original Message -----
From: <GMBCHEF at aol.com>
To: <quattro at audifans.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 12:31 PM
Subject: Noisy 4kq bottom end


> Hey, guys. I'm hearing something in my engine thats an intermittent
clacking sound from around the bottom end. Is this the beginning of a rod or
crank bearing failure?
> Engine is still running very smooth and powerfully, oil is clean and full,
has probly over 220k miles on it.
> How can I make sure that its NOT the bottom end going south?
> Thanks
> Gary