engine knocking Options

[jcaron9gt4]

well, as the title says, my engine has been knocking recently. It only does it once in a while, not all the time. Mostly only on startups. however, it also does it when i come to a light, or stop sign...etc. Also when i come to a stop, my oil light flickers sometimes and my rpms drop to like 500 then rise to normal. I check my oil all the time and never let it get low. So i have no idea why it comes on, but the knocking is what's really scaring me. Does anyone know what can be checked to figure out the problem. However all this has been leading me to believe that my engine is on its way out.
btw, i posted in here because its turbo'd, someone can move it into the engine forums if need be...any help/advice will be helpful.

[jcaron9gt4]

thanks man....do you know where i can get an engine with low miles, or fully rebuilt. everyone always says how cheap you can get them, but i cant seem to find any.

[presure2]

thanks man....do you know where i can get an engine with low miles, or fully rebuilt. everyone always says how cheap you can get them, but i cant seem to find any.

if your looking for a low mile engine, call around asking for a 98+ celica or camry motor.
you'll pay more up front, but you'll get a better motor, with the metal headgasket.
dont rebuild the motor yourself if your planning on turboing again.
you'll regret it.
www.mtbuggies.com can do the whole shortblock for you, with forged pistons, 3s rods,( they machine the 5s crank rod journals to accept them, which eliminates the weak point in the 5s motors (rod bolts), ect., for ~2k.