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Commodore engine clunking noise?

My 2011 VE Holden Commodore Series II, which has done 190,000 km, has a terrible klunking noise in the engine, it has no power and the engine light is on. Holden can't fix it. They think it's the rods, but are not 100 percent sure. They said I need a new engine, but they only do genuine and can no longer get an engine for my model. What should I do?

It does sound like the engine might be terminal, but you should have a mechanic properly diagnose the problem before you do anything. If a new engine is required you should be able to get a reconditioned one, which would save you a lot of money.

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