What are the symptoms of such a tragedy?
I've noted a gigantic power loss, and an incredibly loud pounding coming form the engine when I give it gas, but not at idle.
A friend of mine suggested I replace the alternator, but that doesn't seem like a likely solution.
PLEASE HELP!!! I'd like to try and get whatever it is I can fixed today, or begin parting it out today if that's the case.
kthx.
I think I may have thrown a rod. :(
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Re: I think I may have thrown a rod. :( (dxmdtm)
Everything you have described is typical of a spun bearing(rod knocking). I wouldn't run it at all until someone can look at it. If you have a friend who could properly diagnose it that would be good. A shop would probably charge you minimmum fee to diagnose it.
Re: (SMoKeM240)
definetly a spun bearing.... what ever you do DONT "smash on it around the block".... right now repair-wise ur lookin at a machined crankshaft and possibly crankshaft journals or rods needing to be machined as well.... may as well rebuild it while its apart.... if u "smash on it around the block" u will be looking at a completely destroyed engine w/ a hole in the block where the rod ull throw would come out.... check your oil if ur really low i guarantee its a spun bearing.... if u end up gettin it rebuilt and need a mechanic drop me a pm i just rebuilt my entire motor and my friends dohc head....SMoKeM240 wrote:my car did this a few times, its not a rod knock.. when u rev it up and it sounds like its running on 2 cyls right? all i did was smash on it around the block and it stoped.. a spun rod bearing will give u a loud rattle noise threw out any rpm
If it's a spun bearing you should hear it even at idle. Will sound sort of like a diesel (Of course it is the KA so it already sounds like a diesel somewhat ) Usually the car stalls as well. You'd have to keep your foot on the gas to keep it going.
As for Smokem240, I dont know what kind of problem you were having but yikes. I'm all for romping on it though when it seems to be running kind of off.
As for Smokem240, I dont know what kind of problem you were having but yikes. I'm all for romping on it though when it seems to be running kind of off.
Re: (llamabeta)
i dunno bout that cause i spun a bearing about 3-4 months ago and miraculously it would still idle! the only problem w/ stalling i had was when taking off in first it would feel like it was running on 2 cylinders.... mind u i didnt drive it at all once i got to a gas station where i could park it lol.... and it wasnt real loud at idle u mainly heard it when coming off the throttle when shifting gears... (think of it as revving it to 3 grand and then takin ur foot off the accelerator) thats when i heard MOST of the noise