CONNECTING ROD BEARING NOISE? SPUN BEARINGS? HOW DOES ROD KNOCK SOUND LIKE?

In this video I discuss the common symptoms of a failing connecting rod bearings. Bad rod bearing will make a knocking, striking and rattling noise. Replacing the rod bearings ahead of time can help save your engine.

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[Elman]

Excellent video. Great explanation and examples. Thank you sir!

[josephrapoza]

That was an awesome video, I learned a lot! Thank you, I am looking to buy a used Acura with a rod bearing recall and now I understand what it is.

[azimjamil]

My car Mitsubishi pajero knock noise.. I guess it rod bearing.. If want to fixed, its need to general overhaul or just open from bottom?

[BlokFinance]

This was great. I am thinking of buying a 2023 VW Atlas crossover. It’s pre owned, 18 k miles but i read that vw may be recalling some of these due to an engine rod bearing issue that can cause severe motor damage. Why would they only be recalling some of them and not all of them? And how can I know if they have already done the work? Or more importantly if there is a problem with them. How can I figure that out with the dealer before buying it. Any help or advice is appreciated

[jjt]

Ok great lesson, MY diesel was totally rebuilt but this morning I got a sudden knock wasnt sure what then oil pressure light, pulled over and listened, shut it down, after a few min tried again very hard start but started same thing very loud hammering, shut off towed home so I guess nothing more than dump the oil and check for metal, it is a well maintained engine, so but sudden failure can occur of course, hoping its not a main bearing its my daily but am planning for the worse

[gaskinsgarage]

I just spun a bearing fked it up pretty bad. I bought a bearing an some sandpaper I'll let ya know how it goes

[tea]

Bad bearing make a random light rattle- like sound? Doesn't really keep pace with the motor. Engine runs great, but found some fine metal flakes in last engine oil change. 200k in a gm 6.2 and change oil about every 3 months. Particles appear to be slightly magnetic. Anything I should take a look at?

[captainA]

I just spun a bearing and didnt drive it a lot. We took the engine apart one bearing spun. Should you replace the connecting rod also???

[Frenchbulldogsfluffyseattle]

2018 challenger makes the ticking sound but like after it has warmed up, like 15 min after you start/drive the car

[grandam]

I have a rebuilt Chevy 305 with only 1200 miles on it, and it starts knocking at idle at EXACTLY 180 degrees. Any temp lower than that it's extremely quiet running.

[Janietoogood]

If it spun a bearing and seized in the dangerous stage
Can it still be saved? Still starts and drives.

[BoSandulescu]

Where is the video on changing the rod bearing? I have an 83 Alfa GTV6 with this noise (150k miles) ... should I just rebuild the engine? Who is a reputable S California shop to mil the block and head?

[FeonaLeeJones]

Ugh my 2003 Toyota matrix is making a knocking sound….😢

[TodoTerreno_KP]

Question 🙋🏽‍♀️ I have a 2019 Acura MDX, there is a recall for connecting rod bearing. Lately the car looses power on its own (Not while driving) I can drive it fine no noise but then when I turn the SUV off it does not always want to turn back on. I have to jump start it for it to turn back on. Is this caused by the connecting rod bearing issue? There are no engine lights on or battery light on.

[ryandyess]

my 2006 Jeep Grand laredo brought me here. really bad knock last night and shop says I need a new motor.

[TonicofSonic]

My engine knocks when hot at idle, and again at 2000rpm. But not above 2k and not at low idle when fan kicks on. Not muh under load either. And it comes and goes. Wondering if it is timing related.

[aarontapatio]

Basic info, i have a 2005 Scion tC with 125k miles. Would this be a spun rod bearing? I have a top engine rattle noise on the opposite side of my timing chain(i believe its cylinder 4) only at or after 2k RPM and basically everytime between gear shifts? I have major rattle noise, not this knocking noise. Also ive gone probably 5k miles with this but i dont have any engine performance issues. No check engine light. No oil light, just this noise that definitely has gotten louder and no its not a loose heat shield or anything like that. Its clearly coming from right under or near my valve cover. Also if it matters, my valve cover gasket was replace at 114k miles prior to the purchase of the vehicle, and the spark plugs have been replaced with OEM parts. Any idea of what's wrong would be helpful.

[RockymountainRobert]

You can actually change your rod bearings without pulling or taking out the crankshaft.

[maddawgnoll]

I have no metal in my oil, no loss of oil pressure, no loss of power, no misfire codes, smooth idle...I've been told I spun a bearing. Can this be possible without any symptoms other than a knock from the lower end?

I thought flexplate, but it's looking like it's fine. I'm hoping it might be the TC but? I'm about to pull the transmission back but I'm hesitant to do so for fear I may not get it back in right. Not having the right tool for the job sucks.

[Gclass]

What about my car there's a knock sound when i step on accelerator only?