Out of Commission

abesmith69 · 06-25-2002, 07:15 PM

Well guys I bent a damn rod in my mustang, I believe that is what it is anyways.

It was raining like hell, I went through a mud puddle, the car stalled, I tried to turn it over, it took a min, and then I hear knocking in the engine. Bent rod is all I can assume, any other ideas would be heart warming lmao

I can figure its gonna cost me over $500 to fix the rod, but I might be able to pick a 302 up for $200 and could get away with fixing it for $500 ......this is because that is all I have LOL

Please entertain me with ideas.

-Abe

PKRWUD · 06-25-2002, 07:38 PM

Need more info. Alot more info. When does it knock, where is it coming from, does it get louder under load, etc.

Take care,
-Chris

abesmith69 · 06-25-2002, 07:42 PM

Knocks when I start the car and while the engine is running. It gets louder and faster the mor RPMs it has.

Abe

PKRWUD · 06-25-2002, 08:12 PM

Could be a piston, too. Ground out the plug wires one at a time until the noise almost goes away. Then you will know which cylinder it is. Next, pour several ounces of 40 weight engine oil into the cylinder. crank the engine over several times with the coil disconnected. Instal the plug, and start the engine. If the noise is gone, it's a piston slap, or a collapsed skirt. If the noise remains, it's a rod.

Take care,
-Chris

abesmith69 · 06-25-2002, 08:21 PM

which is more expensive, piston or rod ? lol

PKRWUD · 06-25-2002, 08:25 PM

Usually a rod, but it all depends...

Take care,
-Chris

06-25-2002, 07:15 PM	#1
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	Out of Commission Well guys I bent a damn rod in my mustang, I believe that is what it is anyways. It was raining like hell, I went through a mud puddle, the car stalled, I tried to turn it over, it took a min, and then I hear knocking in the engine. Bent rod is all I can assume, any other ideas would be heart warming lmao I can figure its gonna cost me over $500 to fix the rod, but I might be able to pick a 302 up for $200 and could get away with fixing it for $500 ......this is because that is all I have LOL Please entertain me with ideas. -Abe __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

06-25-2002, 07:38 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Need more info. Alot more info. When does it knock, where is it coming from, does it get louder under load, etc. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-25-2002, 07:42 PM	#3
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	info Knocks when I start the car and while the engine is running. It gets louder and faster the mor RPMs it has. Abe __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

06-25-2002, 08:12 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Could be a piston, too. Ground out the plug wires one at a time until the noise almost goes away. Then you will know which cylinder it is. Next, pour several ounces of 40 weight engine oil into the cylinder. crank the engine over several times with the coil disconnected. Instal the plug, and start the engine. If the noise is gone, it's a piston slap, or a collapsed skirt. If the noise remains, it's a rod. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

06-25-2002, 08:21 PM	#5
abesmith69 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ocala, FL, USA Posts: 62	okay which is more expensive, piston or rod ? lol __________________ *Officially not stock anymore!! 1990 Mustang GT Convertible, Blue with Grey ground effects and white top. Black Leather interior pw,pl,ps,pm, premium sound system and flowmaster mufflers.

06-25-2002, 08:25 PM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Usually a rod, but it all depends... Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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