1990 Nissan Pathfinder tapping noise

1990 NISSAN PATHFINDER
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VINCE4444
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Engine problem
1990 Nissan Pathfinder Four Wheel Drive Manual 464376 miles
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sorry about no donation (I have no credit cards).
A loud tapping noise comes from the right hand side of the motor when driving, as you change gears the noise gets louder & quicker but the car also loses grunt & struggles (especially uphills). When idling the car shakes a lot stronger & the motor nearly cuts out.

When idling the tapping is not there.

Youre help would be greatly appreciated

Vince
Dec 31, 2007 at 8:50 PM
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do a compression test first, it sounds as if something has broken internally, also remove the rocker cover and inspect for a broken valve spring, if something is amiss it should be fairly obvious.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jan 1, 2008 at 12:29 AM