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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 02:01 AM
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Got a 04 Nomad and had a 99 Nomad, both with the same problem, need help.

Sometimes at start-up the motor knocks, just dont like the way it sounds, any suggestions??
 
Old Oct 2, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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Is it piston slap because the engine is cold?
 
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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Have you considered the possibility of hitting it with a hammer?
 
Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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good call hit it with a hammer
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 06:29 AM
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You'd be amazed at how much that will fix.
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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hahaha ,Jeez, where is the 3rd stooge?
 
Old Oct 7, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Who's that?
 
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