engine clatters after putting in all new valves and new timing belt, Mitsubishi Galant 2002

Asked by bug318 Oct 17, 2014 at 11:36 PM about the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant ES

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Timing belt broke and bent all the valve arms. Engine re-builder put in all new valves. Mechanic put it all back together. First time car was started there was and still is a clattering noise from the engine. The car runs fine but sounds terrible. What can be causing this noise? It sounds like metal on metal knocking.

2 Answers

143,705

When valve,s were bent,they hit the piston,when this happen,may have bent the piston rod,s and warped them all so,did they check for damage and looseness to the rod,s?

Your Answer:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    1,310
  • #2
    Daniel Foster
    Reputation
    890
  • #3
    Matt Rodriguez
    Reputation
    720
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
9 listings starting at $19,998
Used Mitsubishi Eclipse
8 listings starting at $6,995
Used Mitsubishi Lancer
8 Great Deals out of 141 listings starting at $1,777
Used Honda Accord
50 Great Deals out of 998 listings starting at $2,995
Used Mitsubishi Outlander
34 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $5,900
Used Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
5 Great Deals out of 7 listings starting at $6,994

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.