I would also check the half moon pieces on the ends of the cams especially behind the CPS, make sure they are tight. Longshot but it did just get top end work, and if it's going to the scrapper otherwise ...

Are you talking about the metal pieces that are attached to the camshafts under the ...

mtd240 wrote:

helohero wrote:I agree, sounds similar.

I don't think this 850 is worth saving. I'll probably sell a few parts off of it and then scrap it.

Pull the oil drain plug and see what comes out.

I've been busy this weekend, I'll drain the oil tomorrow and see if anything comes out with the oil.

I agree, sounds similar.

I don't think this 850 is worth saving. I'll probably sell a few parts off of it and then scrap it.

Rod bearing?

Sure sounds like it. If you get a socket wrench on the harmonic balancer nut and then rock the engine back and forth by hand you can often feel it. If it is in the bottom of the engine then a used engine is the only real alternative if you want to keep the car.

...Lee

Thanks for ...

I didn't take pictures of my head gasket replacement. I used this Head Gasket Guide. And when I had the head gasket off, I verified that my pistons were in the same place as these.

Rod bearing?

Better video now.



Nasty tapping noise. Now metal on metal sound only when changing RPM.

I went out of town for Mother's Day, and didnt have a chance to work on it until this evening.

I took the serpentine belt off, and the noise is still there. It definitely sounds internal, not a timing belt pulley.

I also took the timing belt and upper cover off to look at the camshafts. Everything ...

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll report back after I get the serp belt off and see if the noise is still there.

Before I begin describing my issue, I will give you some background info on the car. It was purchased about a year and a half ago. When purchased it had a broken odometer reading ~205k. So I'm not sure of the actual mileage. This vehicle was purchased for use by our 18 y/o as a first car for him. He ...