Idk if there was a thread already made about this or not but if there is please guide me in the right direction.

Yesterday I got off the fwy and I heard this knocking in my engine bay and its pretty loud. Checked my oil and I noticed I was a bit low so I filled it up hoping that was the problem and the knocking will go away but its still there...I'm praying its nothing major but with my luck it probably is

So if anybody knows what it is or a pretty good guess I would appreciate the help

Thanks,
Daniel

 

That sound doesn't sound good at all, Danial.

 

LOL @ "Danial"

Dan, I told you that you need to flush that 5W-30 GTX out and get a thicker oil in there. I wouldn't run anything less than 10W-30, especially at your HP. Its probably lifter tick unless it sounds like its coming from the block.

Hit up TJ about what I talked to you about yesterday or go to Napa in Tumwater if you cant make it up north to meet with him.

 

Ya lol danial

I need a stand and some free time that's for sure lol. I drove it home from work to park it and take my wifes truck and it barely made it home I think its time to take the head off and see how much my bank account is gonna be drained...hopefully its not major

 

They sound completely different, hence the nomenclature: lifter tick, rod knock.

Determine what you think it really sounds like, and go from there. FWIW if you're on stock block and making over 450whp on a used car/engine, I'd start looking for a new engine. And a bottle of Aha Toro.

 

I know Andrew, remember I told you why I got rid of my MKIV? I havent heard "Danials" car in person so its hard to tell where the sound is coming from off pure convo.

 

My comment was directed to the OP, and not meant as a sleight on you D.

 

please say you're kidding about 5w30??? HP good...tq bad... upload videos of the sound.

 

get a stethoscope and start probing around untill you hear it. it will give a better idea of where to begin. let us know when you find out. I am curious.

 

knock knock... this is your rod bearings calling...

After three sets, I'm familiar with the sound

Sorry man.

~

 

I love you too *snugz*

No, not kidding. Castrol GTX 5W-30. I told him to drain it asap and get some thicker lube in there. By the sounds of it, its probably too late.

 

That sucks bro...I ran low on oil when I launched my car back in the day and it ended up knocking bad good thing is, I ended up with a stroker lol If it makes you feel any better, I blew my FP Black after installing my new wastegate last weekend lol Its just money I guess

 

That's the only oil I had at the time...and when your tight on money like me you can't go out and just buy a couple quarts of amsoil or a reg quart of mobile 1 oil...

 

I've spun a rod bearing many years ago. If the sound progressively gets worse, you most likely spun a bearing. Did you over rev at any time?

 

Everybody likes to think it's lifter tick but it never is