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Originally Posted by AlloyPony

I've seen more threads than I can remember about the engines in these Machs suddenly developing a loud rod knock. It's got me a bit paranoid. The 2V motors are rock solid. This Mach I just picked up has 128,000 on the clock. I REALLY hope to not have the same issue. It sucks that yours started doing this. I wonder what it is that causes these engines to fail? Design flaw? Or maintenance history.

My guess, the previous owners ragging them out and not keeping an eye on the oil level. I see/hear lots of people that live around me with new coyotes, camaros, z06 etc who go wot through all the gears every time they leave and also when returning. Doesn't matter if it's 10° outside and they just started it up. Im sure theyre beating it all over town as well. Things won't take the abuse forever. After all, we're talking about 15yr old pony cars who've most likely had multiple owners by now.