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3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Wed Sep 24, 2014 7:16 pm
by ix9
Can anyone help diagnose what might be wrong with this H6 3.0 Engine?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ND1nkE1U0I'm no expert - but it doesn't sound good.
Any help appreciated!
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:14 am
by WIDELOAD
Sounds like rod knock to me. Definitely not a good noise.

Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Fri Sep 26, 2014 10:20 am
by 666
WIDELOAD wrote:Sounds like rod knock to me. Definitely not a good noise.

I second that diagnosis! Not good at all, take it to a specialist.
Rob.
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:08 pm
by Swan_Liberty
get it to a specialist asap, drive it gently as well.......
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:17 pm
by WIDELOAD
DO NOT drive it... get it on a tow truck.
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:50 pm
by vertix
Sorry bud, but looks like you're up for an engine rebuild..
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Sun Sep 28, 2014 8:59 pm
by Tradewind
What has preceded this knocking event, low oil or ???
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:11 am
by BillyCorgi
To determine if it is Rod Knock disable the spark plug cylinder by cylinder one at a time.
The "knock" sound will mute in the affected cylinder when the cylinder is disabled.
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Wed Oct 08, 2014 6:58 am
by Tradewind
Any update on the outcome?
Didnt see any reply to my last question lol
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Thu Oct 09, 2014 4:54 pm
by ix9
OK update (its not my car and I've been away so hence the delay)
Mate took it to a specialist yesterday - got the diagnosis back today.
Big end bearing said the mechanic. He also says "new engine" is cheaper (is that true?)
Yes, the preceding event was low oil.
Any advice/tips?
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Thu Oct 09, 2014 9:45 pm
by Tradewind
ix9
The sticky thread is all about this - people forgetting to check the motor oil and also forgetting to service motor oil in H6 engines
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=15646
Re: 3.0R Engine knocking noise

Posted:
Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:32 am
by KiDo_Tuning
Some 2nd hand engines have been acquired for $1200. Some for $2500