R rockyracoon 10 Year Member Nov 23, 2005 874 27 49 margate NJ Oct 22, 2012 #1 Oct 22, 2012 #1 I have what seems to be a rod knock at idle and throught the rpm range with the exception of whenever the motor is under load , like when in 5th gear at slower speeds. does it sound like rod bearings or perhaps wrist pins instead ?
I have what seems to be a rod knock at idle and throught the rpm range with the exception of whenever the motor is under load , like when in 5th gear at slower speeds. does it sound like rod bearings or perhaps wrist pins instead ?
wmburns SN Certified Technician Aug 14, 2009 5,892 514 204 Houston Texas Oct 27, 2012 #2 Oct 27, 2012 #2 Hey rockyracoon. Sorry to hear about your problems. Just wondering if this is a new problem or not. Confirm you current motor mods. Suggest getting yourself an oil filter cutter. On the next oil change cut the oil filter open and check for metal fragments. Beside the motor knock, how's the rest of the project going?
Hey rockyracoon. Sorry to hear about your problems. Just wondering if this is a new problem or not. Confirm you current motor mods. Suggest getting yourself an oil filter cutter. On the next oil change cut the oil filter open and check for metal fragments. Beside the motor knock, how's the rest of the project going?