I think i might have bent a valve because when i turn it on there is a very loud knocking sound on the passenger side of the motor.... Is there a possibility that the valve or valves (hope not) may stilll be in good condition, maybe just adjust the timing a little bit, or since im hearing that noise does that mean i need to replace it for sure..

 

my grandpa had a prong break off his spark plug and fall into the cyl. resulting in a loud knock he got it out and was just fine.
cross your fingers and check your plugs

 

alright kool,,,, definetly gunna cross my fingers on this, im going to work on it in the morning,,

when i started it up it took a few seconds for me to hear,, then when i heard it, it would sound for about 2 seconds then stop,, so im thinking that could be a good possibility
thanks

 

so when you start it up, it's quiet, but after a few seconds you hear a knock, then it stops?
check you engine mounts.

 

ok,, cuz a couple days ago the timing was way off and when i started it up the motor was just shaking like crazy,, so that would also be a good possibility.. and yes to your answer about the hearing the noise for a couple of seconds and then it would go away...

but also i forgot to mention is that is starts making that sounds again... so i that still possible about the motor mounts?

 

well i took my head off and found that there was a nut that somehow got into the pistons and totally f***ed everything up... so now im wondering what would be worth doing,,, buying a new car.. which i dont have the money for right now.. or putting in a 3.4L from the 96 and up.. can anybody give me some suggestions...thanks