Hi, if the engine runs but is rough, check the ignition system by using a pair of insulated pliers and pull one plug wire at a time from the distributor. Or, disconnect the coils one at a time, listening for engine RPM change. If a cylinder is found that does not make a difference, this is the problem cylinder. Check the wires, if any, by spraying with water and looking for arcing on bad wires. Check the plugs, distributor cap and rotor, or the coil in coil-on plug applications. The easy way to check coil-on plug applications when one is believed to be bad is to swap one with another and test again. If that cylinder is now working, the coil is bad and needs replacing.
If there is an uneven rattling noise with the engine running, shut off the engine and check the water pump. Grab the fan blade and try to shake the fan and watch the water pump for a loose shaft. If it's loose, the pump is bad.
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