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  1. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    A favorite saying for me and I at least try to avoid doing it myself, with varied results...... :deadhorse: :rofl:
  2. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    My comment on the value of remote / armchair diagnostics was just an attempt to not sound overconfident or to put my ideas out as facts and was no criticism of your approach. Given the cost of digging into the bottom end I'd also explore all other options, within reason, including posting...
  3. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    Good videos. You could create another that repeats your test where you pulled plug wires, but just focus on the wire(s)/cylinders that the sound changes for. Perhaps do a rev test with the cylinder(s) in question disabled in terms of spark as well. There's possibly some missed or...
  4. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    Sounds right to me. Since you reported the sound changing when plug wire was removed it's really seemed like the wrist pin / rod small end was the most likely culprit for the knock but it made sense for easier options to be ruled out. The money you get back will go a long way towards putting...
  5. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    I picked up one of the cheaper usb endoscopes a few years ago and have found it very useful. Running it on a phone allows for portability but I prefer to run it on a larger screen like a tablet or laptop when possible. The dimmable/switchable lights are important and work well. There are some...
  6. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    Based on the fact that the noise changed dramatically, and I assume quietens, when the plug wire is off of number two it does seem likely to me that this is a rod knock for #2. Assuming that the mech's report of good lower bearings was accurate then the facts, as I understand them, are pointing...
  7. jpoole

    Mechanic Fixed Head Gasket, At Completion Tells Me I May Require Engine Rebuild

    @80 Life From what I'm reading you are navigating this situation well. There are bound to be a lot of emotions flowing when you consider certain angles of this situation but your overall perspective seems well suited to help you make the best you can of this and move on from it as soon as...
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