[MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
OK, on my latest 83 wagon, the story is kid kit a curb, dumped oil out. Ever since has a loud knock. Anyways, messing with it today, sounds like it might be coming from #2. If it was a rod knocking and not just a loud diesel knock, would it still knock when the offending injector line is

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Jeff Zedic
If it is a rod knocking it'll still be moving whether the cylinder is firing or not; hence the noise stays the same. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 07:25:48PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, on my latest 83 wagon, the story is kid kit a curb, dumped oil out. Ever since has a loud knock. Anyways, messing with it today, sounds like it might be coming from #2. If it was a rod knocking and not just a loud

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
thats what I thought, just wanted to verify. Jeff Zedic wrote: If it is a rod knocking it'll still be moving whether the cylinder is firing or not; hence the noise stays the same. Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D ___ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wonder if the bearings can be done just by dropping the pan? Kevin wrote: On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 07:25:48PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: OK, on my latest 83 wagon, the story is kid kit a curb, dumped oil out. Ever since has a loud knock. Anyways, messing with it today, sounds like it

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kevin
On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 07:45:48PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: wonder if the bearings can be done just by dropping the pan? I don't see why not, provided you have small enough fingers and enough clearance. It can be done on a straight six jeep, if you don't mind dropping the front axle. K

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I think on these will probably have to unbolt the engine mounts to raise it up enough to get the pan out. Kevin wrote: On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 07:45:48PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: wonder if the bearings can be done just by dropping the pan? I don't see why not, provided you have

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Steve MacSween
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, on my latest 83 wagon, the story is kid kit a curb, dumped oil out. Ever since has a loud knock. Anyways, messing with it today, sounds like it might be coming from #2. If it was a rod knocking and not just a loud diesel knock, would it still knock when the

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread BenzBarn
Rod knocking will get louder as the engine heats up. Cold oil is usually thick enough to cushion the pounding a bit. On as diesel it may be loud all the time due to the higher cylinder pressures.

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Yes, I have a stethescope. From what I understand, it damaged the oil pump and they replaced that etc. Runs great, just has the knock. Steve MacSween wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, on my latest 83 wagon, the story is kid kit a curb, dumped oil out. Ever since has a loud knock.

Re: [MBZ] rod knocking?

2005-07-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Oil pressure is spot on, have not pulled the valve cover yet. Car has a little over 200K on it. Dont know about oil usage. Kevin wrote: On Mon, Jul 25, 2005 at 08:44:09PM -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Yes, I have a stethescope. From what I understand, it damaged the oil pump and they