Would the timing belt make engine knock with a loud noise?

Engine knock is typically caused by worn or damaged engine components, such as the crankshaft bearings or piston rings. A faulty timing belt can cause the engine to run out of time, which can result in engine damage and a knocking noise. However, the knocking noise is more likely to be caused by the engine components that have been damaged by the timing belt failure, rather than the timing belt itself.