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Car cranks really weak what could be the problem?

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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 11:20 AM
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Default Car cranks really weak what could be the problem?

hello all whenever I go to start my car it cranks for lack of a better word, weak and as soon as I take my foot off the clutch it dies I can have it stay on as if I press the gas but it sounds rough and shakes can anyone steer me in the right direction? maybe battery, something in the fuel system? idk

I couldn't link a video for some reason bc I'm doing this off my phone so I uploaded a quick video to youtube if someone can watch and see what I mean
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 11:49 AM
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weak battery
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 12:48 PM
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I just put a new battery in it now this is what happens it starts up and idles rough


what could cause this now?
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 12:53 PM
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Sounds like its trying to start
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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it does start now and stays on by itself but idle is rough and it's loud
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 01:21 PM
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here's what it sounds like

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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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That doesn't sound good at all... it could be rod knock or compression loss in one or more cylinders. Stop running it to make videos and do a compression test. If good, you likely have a deep problem and you will need elevated mechanical skills to continue further or seek professional help.
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 09:11 PM
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went to one of my good friends for help sadly it's rod knock, I wanted to do a swap eventually and I guess nows my chance going b20
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 05:11 AM
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That is consistent with running it out of oil, as you described in your other thread about this same problem.
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Old Oct 7, 2019 | 08:18 AM
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Gotta love it when oil leaks diagnosed
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