1996 Chrysler Town and Country Engine knocking

1996 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KOBAYASHI
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I have a 1996 Chrysler Town & Country LXI 3.8 liter. About two hundred miles ago my check engine light came on. I put a code reader on and it said cylinder 1 misfire. I replaced the spark plugs and the check engine light went off. I checked the oil and it was full. About two days ago I was driving and my check engine light came back on. Before I could put a code reader on it, the engine started to knock. As I drove home the knocking started to get worse and worse but doesn't seem like I am losing much power. I was thinking it was a broken rocker, frozen value, or even a thrown rod. Any ideas?
Jan 23, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Is the noise a knock or a tick? Can you tell which part of the engine it's coming from? Is there a misfire when running?

Joe
Jan 26, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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JAX991
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On my Town and Country the push rods have worn thru the rocker arms. It will knock and rattle. Pull your valve covers and have a look. I have a 1999 with 200000 miles though.
Jun 27, 2009 at 1:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Like Jax101 said, you may want to check the rockers. I seen the rocker towers crack and cause a noise. Just a note, it always seems to be on the rear head.
Jun 27, 2009 at 6:16 PM