GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
    • Engine flywheel contacting the splash shield--reposition the splash shield.
    • Loose or broken crankshaft balancer or drive belt pulleys--tighten or replace the components as necessary.
    • Excessive piston to bore clearance--replace the piston.
    • Bent connecting rod--replace the connecting rod.
    • Cold engine knock usually disappears when the specific cylinder secondary ignition circuit is grounded out. Cold engine piston knock which disappears in 1.5 minutes should be considered acceptable.