# 1997 ford escort lx.  Motor knocking, wont idle good.

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**Created:** [January 22, 2010, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/1997-ford-escort-lx-motor-knocking-wont-idle-good/78511 "2010-01-22T11:07:08Z")\
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$600 obo.

I’m guessing something broke inside the motor… piston rod or something.  
Exhaust leaks (bit loud, probably the flex pipe). Car is relatively solid other wise…