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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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Vid on knocking motor

This is a 88 turbo rx7. Heres the link...

https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/vid-knocking-motor-warning-alarm-buzzer-noise-537428/


just wanted more opinions on this matter.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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sounds like bearings.

is it a new build, or an old motor?
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Old May 16, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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It had about 1500 miles when I got it.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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sounds like an exhaust leak for sure and parhaps a bad alternator bearing. you'll have to listen closely and let us know where the grinding is coming from.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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It turns out it was a bad front rotor bearing.
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