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Lost power; loud knocking

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by scottmeekhof, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. scottmeekhof

    scottmeekhof New Member

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    I was driving down the highway on my 1982 maxim 550. I lost a significant amount of power. The engine knocks real bad. Have I thrown a rod?
     
    scottmeekhof, Mar 22, 2010
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    Sounds like you threw a rod or you may have spun a bearing.
     
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    hmmm... so now what do I do? Tear it apart? What am I looking for?
     
    scottmeekhof, Mar 23, 2010
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    Yup, a tear down and you'll know when you open her up. Good luck, hope it's something simple but that sounds unlikely.
     
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