Weird noises in my engine

[Sinnsyk]

I've uploaded this video, YouTube - Rod Knock?

I'd appreciate if someone could help me identify any possible anomalies - does everything sound allright?

 

[tbonitz301]

That definetely sounds like a rod knocking. I wouldnt drive it. Start pulling wires one at a time, and listen for when the sound gets better or goes away. That will tell you what cylinder it is

 

[Sinnsyk]

Thank you! I'll get under the oil pan, and chech for metal and other not so good things.
I have brand new bearings lying around, so i hope i havent destroyed anything else than the bearings.

 

[tbonitz301]

No problem If it makes you feel any better ive heard worse

 

[Sinnsyk]

So, you think i can rescue this engine by changing the rod bearings?

 

[tbonitz301]

uhhh...well. It's really hard to say without seeing it. If you can pinpoint which rod is doing it, and if the crank journal is not scarred up then i dont see why not. Just make sure everything looks good first, and be sure to do it right.micrometer,plastigage,etc to be sure the crank hasnt been turned before

 

[Sinnsyk]

Ok, thanks alot. And thanks for such quick answers.
If i see anything that looks bad, i'll buy myself a new engine... Again...
But i hope everything looks ok, so i can drive my car this summer.
(Summer season in Norway is short!)
Will post an update as soon as i have changed bearings.