F**k - of all the things that can break

[rapieper@yahoo.com (Ron Pieper)]

Diagnosis first!!!

First step: do a compression check.

Then close in on the source of the rattling with a stethoscope or screwdriver-in-the-ear...

If from the bottom end area, drain the oil and look for chunks/flakes of unwelcome metal.  If you
find them, pull the pan and check #3 main bearing, that's there the thrust bearings are.  The
thrust bearings are four flat, semicircular pieces that fit alongside the main bearing.  THey
prevent excess axial motion of the crank.  Not hard to replace...provided nothing else is damaged.

Ron


--- "Tobias ><" <scirocco16v88@hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Need to add:
> 
> No funky sounds when it's ideling, other than it idles rough as hell and 
> dies if you don't give it gas.
> 
> Above 2k RPM, lots of clattering.
> 
> 
> A blown headgasket wouldn't produce such noise would it?
> 
> And a broken thrust bearing - sheesh is the only way to learn about parts 
> the breaking it first way - I don't know where that is yet -- ok, where is 
> that since it's no in the index of the Bentley.
> 
> 
> What about a/several blown Piston ring/s?
> 
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