knocking is probably a rocker but might be a rod, sounds like its time for a master rebuild kit First check if the motor pulley. Located at the lowest part of the engine, when the v-belt runs. check if this is not loose. For poor compression, check timing on the car an a possiblilty for new spark plugs
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if the distributor is not firing. check to see if your engines compression; if compression is at zero, then you need a new engine. Mazda millenia, 626, ford probe have this problem.
All the cylinders should be within 10% from the lowest reading to the highest reading for a healthy engine.
Yes it is
It is broken.
extreme cold temperatures might cause Mazda rf diesil to make knocking sound , however; it is recommended that you get it checked from the mechanic.
10:1 - 12:1 through that range is fine
Mine was making a knocking sound and I filled it up with premium gas. Sounds crazy but it actually stopped the valves from chattering. Might try it on your next fill up. 93 Octane.
My first test would be a compression test, it takes special equipment as it is a dynamic not static compression test.
It's the spirit of the car knocking on the side saying "HELLO??? TAKE ME TO A MECHANIC!"
aft side of the engine about the center bottom area.
looking for an engine no on a mazda 1992 121,were is it locoteded on engine