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[fordktpjoe]

I've got a knock and I do mean a knock. Not a "click", a "tap" or any of those other little weenie noises, it's definitely a knock. The only time I can hear it is at idle. I can't hear it at speed, it doesn't seem to get any louder.

Now, a few days ago, I had the alternator off to have it checked, and while putting the belt back on, I noticed the PS pulley will move in and out anywhere between a quarter and a half inch!

Now, I KNOW I need a new pump, but I was wondering, you folks think this might be my "knock"? or should I start looking for a crank kit?

I know I should do the stethoscope thing, but thought I'd get some opinions in here first, so I'd kind of have an idea where to start.

[Lincolnmania]

remove the belts, start the engine......if the knock isnt there it was your accys......if it is, it's probably the lopo knock......keep driving lol

[FastGallopingPonies]

+1 just make sure the car is reasonably cooled down before this as you will have no water pump.

[mrltd]

lopo bearing knock... Normal.

[p71towny]

I drove for 2yrs like that and it never got louder. As long as you change oil like regular, 2 cans and a bucket........fuck it!