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UPDATE: CONFIRMED. Timing belt 100% causing the clanking metallic noise. Also, there was a metallic squeal coming from the side of the engine that dissipated when water was sprayed on the accessories.. so I found a bad accessory to I removed the belts. Sure enough, the alternator bearings are...

Did you get this resolved? Sometimes a weak spark can cause this condition, you might check your spark by removing a plug and visually inspecting by holding it near a bolt head while cranking. You want a hot spot.. white with blue tinge. Or maybe your timing belt took a crap too

Here's an update... video we recorded: sendvid /r1913ai5 A video I found on youtube with the same noise, you can clearly SEE THE BELT reverberating youtube /watch?v=32LdQtIQblA Not quite the same engine but IT IS THE EXACT NOISE The hard starting, popping, no power, are all consistent with...

PS. I also created my own thread about the engine timing issue and a loud CLACKING sound http://www.corollaforum.com/threads/corolla-1-8l-engine-noise-clacking.4927/

I think i'm having a timing belt issue as well. How do I ensure the cam and crank are aligned properly? Assuming the engine jumped time and I need to time it from scratch, does anyone have a simple procedure?? Thanks a lot!

hi guys, I'm new and just bought a 97 Corolla with a 1.8L engine to fix up for fun. It has a particular engine noise and I'm hoping someone here is familiar and can confirm what it is. It seems to be intermittent and doesn't quite sound like a rod knock but it's definitely coming from about...