answersLogoWhite

0

How can a connecting rod noise be isolated?

Updated: 4/28/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

For testing purposes only you can disconnect and reconnect one spark plug at a time. When you get to the cylinder with the bad rod bearing the noise will stop.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How can a connecting rod noise be isolated?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What does it mean when there is a knocking noise from the engine when you let off the gas?

A bad connecting rod bearing can do this


What could be the problem if your Chevy S-10 is making a knocking noise?

Bad bearing? Bad connecting rod?


What is difference between piston rod and connecting rod?

A connecting rod connects the piston to the crankshaft - A piston rod (also called a wristpin)connects the piston to the connecting rod.


What does a failing connecting rod sound like?

it sounds like a loud metallic tapping noise that you won't mistake for anything else


What is a rod bearing?

Rod bearing (short for connecting rod bearing) Is the bearing where the connecting rod is attached to the rotating crankshaft.


1996 Chevy cavilier z24 makes knocking noise when running could this be timing belt tensioner needs to be replaced?

A "knocking" noise sounds like a bad connecting rod bearing. You may be ready to "sling a rod". These engines are famous for it.


What is a rod journal?

Connecting rod journals are the part of the crankshaft where the connecting rods attach to. There is one rod journal for each piston/connecting rod in the engine. These journals have a machined surface so the connecting rod bearings can move smoothly as the crankshaft rotates.


Connecting rods connect the piston to what?

The connecting rod has a "wrist pin" which goes through the side of the piston and through the connecting rod. It is one of the most critical fit parts of an engine.The connecting rod or con rod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft!!!


What is the connecting rod and head torque specs on a GMC Sierra?

what is the main and connecting rod for a gmc 2.2l


What connects the con rod to the piston?

The connecting rod has a "wrist pin" which goes through the side of the piston and through the connecting rod. It is one of the most critical fit parts of an engine.The connecting rod or con rod connects the piston to the crank or crankshaft!!!


How many degrees of difference are there between the throw of one connecting rod and the throw of adjacent connecting rod?

80


Can the connecting rod have a small groove an still be ok?

Any damage on a connecting rod means it must be replaced!!!