Last night when I got back from Mobile I was having a cigarette like cool kids do and heard a tapping coming from under the hood. My friend pointed it out and I just blew it off as valve chatter which our engines have, but then I listened closely and heard a knocking sound along with the chatter.

I have 51K miles and have taken care of my box like it is my child, which it is, so I dont know how I could have spun a bearing. Oh well I am about to unleash on my new motor project just in case this one decides to take a crap on me in the near future.

1.7 T here I come

 

step 1
drain oil/remove filter

step 2
run magnet through oil to see if there are metal fragments

step 3
remove the 12 bolts that are holding the oil pan in place

step 4
see if the crank has any play in it (side to side)

step 5
check torque on mains

step 7
have beer if motor is screwed