Engine knocking noise

[Subarurhino2012]

1996 JDM Impreza wrx import model gc8 c48d 

mileage is 130,000 mixture of kilometres and miles 

couldn't tell you when cambelt was last changed either sorry 

driving along at 75- 80 mph heard a noise like something was loose slowed down noise was still there sped up noise got worse so I quickly stopped on the motorway with engine running with a knocking noise and when revving it sounded like something was loose but none the less engine was still running with no warning lights on dash 

I really need help on this I'm a first time Subaru owner and only had the car 2 days before this happens other than this the car ran and pulled like a dream for her age very tight and stern never missing a beat. Please help 

thanks 

[Scoobyghost]

Does it sound like dull solid knock?

[Subarurhino2012]

As its ticking over its tick tick tick tick tick and then when I apply the throttle gonna sound funny but only way I can describe it is from a tick to a clink noise then back to the tick I have a video but can't post to this if you pass a number or email I can show you and you would understand need to know exactly what the problem is before I decide what to do 

thanks 

[Scoobyghost]

A tick is less sinister. I think my email is visible on my profile. Failing that, pm me and ill reply. I cant send pms from the app.

[Subarurhino2012]

I can't send a video file on pm do you have Facebook if so what's your names and I'll message you on that 

thanks 

[savage bulldogs]

It's never easy to diagnose faults without seeing it but if the knocking sound increases in volume with a increase in revs it doesn't sound good I'm afraid.

Even with a video it can be easy to misdiagnose a sticky tappet lifter or a bad manifold blow for a knocking bottom end .

If it has "spun a shell" it's gonna need a full rebuild, as you can't access the crank shells without splitting the block halves and removing the heads .

What county are you in ?

As I'd recommend getting a mechanic to check it over before we scare you off with the cost of a rebuild or replacement engine .

If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊

[Subarurhino2012]

Think all roads are pointing towards a rebuild or recon engine either way going to cost s few £££ and in in Huyton Liverpool of you know of any decent mechanics local to me that's could come and inspect it let me know please 

thanks 

[savage bulldogs]

I'm in Suffolk so unfortunately can't help with reputable mechanics or scooby specialists in your area .

Hopefully someone closer to you can recommend someone.

If you do need a replacement long engine (block and heads) or any other bits , yours is a version 1 with a phase 1 inlet manifold/fuel system .

Any v1 to v4 impreza long engine will fit if you use your car's inlet manifold, auxiliaries and sensors.

If it's not broke .....upgrade it 😊

[Subarurhino2012]

Hahah thanks for all your help I've got someone who's rebuilding it