hey folks, I'm hoping this is the place to post this.

i have a 2000 GT i bought the car with what was told to me was rod knock.i listened and it sounded like knock

my uncle whose a 30+ year mechanic heard the noise and said "it doesn't sound like knock.

it sounds like the timing guide is fuc*ed its knocking on the inside of the cover,these motors aren't known to throw rods. But timing guides I've done tons on these motors"

my question is.

is he correct?
I'm new to these motors and the New Edge body style. i came from 87-93 foxbodies.

any help is greatly appreciated.