Knocking noise?

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Oct 21, 2008 | 03:00 PM

dima88

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Knocking noise?

Every time i start my 94 miata the engine knocks for about 2-3 sec. Its not loud but you can hear it real good.

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:35 PM

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Change your oil.

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:38 PM

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I did, i put in Mobil 1
Could it be because of worn bearings?

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:40 PM

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You're giving no details as to what your car is. You have given no info on what you have done to the car. At this point, I'm gonna tell you to go to miata.net and look up HLA flush.

Oct 21, 2008 | 03:48 PM

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knocks or taps?

if taps +1 to HLA flush

Oct 21, 2008 | 04:05 PM

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Sorry

It is a stock 94 1.8l miata with an ebay intake.

I am not sure if its Knocking or tapping, I think maybe tapping?
Valve clearance?

Oct 21, 2008 | 04:15 PM

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They have hla's too...

Oct 21, 2008 | 04:46 PM

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So i should do the engine cleaner thing on miata.net? is it something that i should do soon, or can it be done anytime? thanks

Oct 21, 2008 | 05:17 PM

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don't quote me on this but i'm pretty sure HLA noise isn't damaging, just annoying so do it whenever

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