1998 Chevy Astro knocking

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
187,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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THEDRAGN1
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On the way home a month or two ago, my astro van developed a real bad knock. It started out for a couple of miles when you pushed the accelerator and let go, you heard some tapping. That eventually got louder then all the sudden a terrible knock. I can't remember if it had loss of power or not. It's been sitting in the driveway for a couple of months b/c I just don't know what to do with it. I took off the belt to isolate and it still does it. It will start up perfect and idle fine, just with a very loud knock and a little squealing, all without the belt on. No engine light of course but where do you think I should start to look? I may just sell it for parts but I need to know what I'm up against. Thank you, Justin.
May 6, 2008 at 9:35 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

this sounds like a terminal bearing knock, i would see what the oil pressure is, but i feel it is past reasonable help.

Mark (mhpautos)
May 7, 2008 at 1:59 AM
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THEDRAGN1
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The oil pressure is normal. Any ideas? Thanks, Justin.
May 7, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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