Here is the bad news (real bad). It was/is a rod bearing and the mechanic feels that it the bottom end was that starved for oil there is most likely some top (cam, etc) damage that might show up latter. Recommends not rebuilding this engines (too costly) but getting a used engine and installing, wit...

Ok maybe I can't tell where its coming from. Had it towed to a recommended repair shop in highland falls, ny and he thinks its a connecting rod bearing. He will drop the pan and take a look. What do you guys think? If it's early and the crank isn't scored this shouldn't be that bad a repair... also ...

Sounds like its coming from the top so I would say lifter, what do you think, stuck or dry lifter?

Hi all, Gave my sister my 2003 V70 for a few weeks while her SUV was being repaired. She called in a panic when the check engine light went on and it started to make a knocking/loud ticking noise, she quickly stopped the car and checked the oil(it was down 4 qts!!). Added the oil and limped home (ab...