'93 tracker, USA, 1.6 8v 4wd, 207,000mi engine "hammers"
Purchased car 5 years ago at 147,000 miles. It had just had a valve job by a reputable machine shop. When going down the road with even a bit of a load on it, engine sounds like a rod is about to let go. Guy at Hawk Suzuki said to "run it". I have been. Now have 207,000 miles on it and it sounds the same. Heard another Tracker from Canada this winter that had only 60,000 miles on it and it sounded the same. The noise is driving me crazy. (er)
No metal in oil or filter. It's not valve clatter. The valves are adjusted properly. Timing is set at 8 degrees advance. Using 87 octane gas. It is using about a quart of oil in 500-600 miles and is ready for a rebuild. Any suggestions as to what it might be?
Bill
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