The horrible ticking/tapping...need some feedback

[gerbort]

Well...i found the culprit....weak oil pump caused me to spin a bearing...the noise is rod knock....i'm pissed....any recomendations on parts to replace while i have the motor apart other than gaskets and the main bearings, oil pump?

[nismostate]

well, make sure your crank is ok. make sure your oil squirters are still sturdy. a buddy of mine did the same thing. took his motor apart twice. the second time, he literally touched one of the squirters and it SNAPPED in half! this was on a DSM 4g63 btw. oh, get an oil pressure gauge!