2001 Lexus ES 300 Engine knocking

2001 LEXUS ES 300
74,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STBRADLE
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Bought this Lexus about a year ago. It has always had a engine knock when slowly accelerating between 1000-2500 rpms. If I rev it strongly the noise does not occur. It definitely feels internal and is not a ticking sound, so I ruled out lifters. What do you think?
Aug 19, 2010 at 8:27 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Possibly a bearing knock due to low oil pressure, i would have the oil pressure tested with a mechanical gauge, post reading cold idle, hot idle and hot 1500 RPM.

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 19, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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STBRADLE
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Thanks...just teh otehr day my car wont start now...So now what do you think? I have power and the battery is fine. Starter is clicking, engine just won't turn...Thanks
Jan 28, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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