So I was driving to Vallejo today in the rain and everything was fine. In the slow lane cruising at 65 mph. A little hill came up and I had to downshift to make it over the hill, after I went over I realized the truck was making a really wired noise. Sounded like a very big exhaust leak. Exit to the nearest Chevron, checked it, there was a small leak, but it was there from before. I drove down the street to realize I have NO power at all. Had to rev the engine to make it go. Drove back to Chevron, parked it, and the truck dies. Wouldnt idle. I started it back up, but still it wouldnt idle. I had to keep my foot on the gas. It was stilll driveable. Drove it back home, but with no power at all. Truck starts but wont idle, and there is a big exhaust leak sound.

I'm going to go check on it right now, but I wanted to know if an exhaust leak would cause my truck to act this way. Or is it something else?

1989 4 cylinder 22re

Thanks in advance

 

A huge exhaust leak would cause a noticeable loss of power, but that same leak would be easy to find. Did you check along the exhaust manifod or even the spark plugs? I bought an 87 runner last month and had similar problems driving it home. Pulled over and found that #1 plug was loose and was in by only a thread or two.

 

I just did. Checked everything. havent checked the spark plugs, but I will. its pretty loud, I'm thinking it may be a rod knock now.

Never had this happen, but if the engine was knocking would I still be able to drive it? Idle?

 

Yeah it would run intil you shoot a rod out the block.... happened to me going 130 on my gsxr

 

So yeah turns out, its a rod knock. sucks pretty bad considering I just sold my 240sx to fund the SAS for this truck.

 

Don't get too down. Just buy a rebuild kit

 

Thanks man. Yep, just been looking at LC engineering's kits. Do you know anyone else that sells a cheaper rebuild kit?

 

Sorry to hear. LC has good stuff but can get pricey and it sounds like you're on a budget. Have you looked here:

http://engnbldr.com/

 

No, but I will definitely check that out. Yes, I am on a budget. College+rent+4wheeling doesnt really get along so good. lol But hey I will get it done though.

The good thing is my rod didnt shoot out of the block. But I am wondering if I should get a new engine because it was knocking for awhile. I'd say an hour? Drove from Vallejo to Sacramento and parked it at my grandmas place.

 

since you're in Northern California, check these guys out for a new engine, they're in Chico, I believe.
http://www.putneyscustommachine.com/...20Machine.html

 

Thanks for the info. I live pretty close to TAP in Rancho Cordova and Attarco is only a couple hours away in Richmond.

I only need a bottom block though or should I get a whole new engine