it is not a cracked engine block it is just a loose block
loose bolt on distributer will allow distributer to move worn or stretched timing belt or chain can slip or jump out of timing broken tooth on timing gears If it's an older engine, with points, they just wear out.
Under normal conditions it shouldn't. But if the vehicle was ran without oil or very low on oil or incorrect oil, often ran at very high rpms with high mileage and poor maintenance it would shorten the life of the engine greatly. Another possibility would be if the engine was rebuilt or repaired and the connecting rod cap bolts were not installed correctly or torqued properly or bearings not installed correctly that condition could happen. One more possibility, if you have a teenage male driver in the house that could also be the cause. :)
No not at all except if you already have got a loose foreskin it became to loose and will not stay behind the head of the penis.
You have a loose electrical connection.
Loss of compression is caused by bad internal engine wear or internal engine failure. Both mean the engine will need serious repair
dirty fuel filters for one !!
Common causes are a loose gas cap or a cracked hose between the fuel tank and engine.Common causes are a loose gas cap or a cracked hose between the fuel tank and engine.
You don't say where it is leakong from, but if from under the engine, it could be a loose or damaged oil filter, loose or bad oil pan gasket; damaged oil pan, loose plug on oil pan, bad main seal, cracke or broken block, just to name some possible causes.
lifters are beginning to go. timing chain (if vehicle is equiped) may be coming loose. and or exhaust pieces are loose.
The majority of grounds are on the engine. Take them loose and clean them, the bolt and engine block.
If it is loose it can jump time which will cause poor performance. If it is loose it needs to be repaired immediately.
Check your gas cap.....My check Engine light always comes on if it is loose or not on at all.
There could be loose rings in the engine that would cause this. The valves on the engine may also be chattering.
Common causes include gas cap is loose, sensor malfunction, engine misfire, transmission malfunction,Common causes include gas cap is loose, sensor malfunction, engine misfire, transmission malfunction,
The most common cause is that the gas cap is not seating properly. If your gas cap is loose, re-seat it and wait two days to see if the light goes off, if it does not, see below.... There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
very probable valve lifter is loose if its hydralic take valve cover off and check for loose or broken valve keeper etc high miles engine just getting tired
Bumpers that are dented, bent or scraped are not repaired; they are replaced. If the connecting brackets are loose or damaged, they can be replaced or repaired to secure the bumper, but the bumper itself is not repaired.