HELP!!

[maller82]

Figured I would ask here....lots of engine type people in here. I drive a 93 Toyota corolla. Car starts fine. But the engine is making a loud clicking noise. The more gas I give it the louder & faster the clicking gets. I'm am currently broke down in Missouri about 46 miles from my destination. Any idea of what it could be? And yes I have checked the oil & it's good.

 

[Patrick46]

any lack of power??

 

[maller82]

Full power. Lights work. Radio works. The 12volt charger is working cause I am charging my phone.

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Oh wait. Do you mean engine power? If so....it seemed light it was not "putting out" like it was. I decided to pull over and that's when all the clicking started. I have been driving all day from Dallas to Southern Illinois. Broke down in Missouri right now.

 

[Patrick46]

any dash lights come on..."Check Engine" or anything??

but the engine runs OK other then the noise, huh??

I'm wondering if you've got a bad pushrod or rod bearing. Hard to say without hearing it mysself.

 

[owl]

Lifter

 

[WheelEstate USA]

Can't hear it, got no clue.
Could even be a belt beginning to shred and slapping the cowl.
Can you tell where its coming from??

 

[flying kurbmaster]

I suggest you find someone to have a listen to stop the guess work, it may be minor, like a freyed belt, water pump however if you have lost power it doesn't sound too good. I wouldn't run it. Good luck

 

[maller82]

A friend came & got me to take me to southern Illinois. My car is at a gas station and I have 48 hours to get it before they tow it. My aunts neighbor is a mechanic. Thanks for all the suggestions. Hopefully its nothing to expensive. I'll keep ya updated.

 

[Patrick46]

Best of Luck to ya Maller!