Hollow Knocking From Engine

[herbiecurie]

hi, i have a 2002 1.8 avensis that has a fluttering knocking noise coming from the engine area.

it only make this rev assosiated noise when under load/moving,being more prominent with your foot on the accelerator.it does not make this noise when it is stationary or revved up.

it came on sudenly and doesn't affect the proformance of this well looked after car.oil and fillter changed regulary.

it has done 75,000 miles.

passsed MOT last week.

no difference notice on cornering.

[Ian in Holland]

Hi,

Did this problem start the last time you refuelled? If so, it could be a bad batch of petrol.

Ian

[kingkillie]

Hello,

Is this a real knocking noise or is the engine pinking?

[cmia]

Hello,

Is this a real knocking noise or is the engine pinking?

or is it missing

[herbiecurie]

Hello,

Is this a real knocking noise or is the engine pinking?

or is it missing

hi thanks for your reply, it's a pinking noise.