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Ernie Vitucci · 05-13-2018, 11:16 AM

If the car was mine and the rods are tight on the crank, and the engine is quiet, I'd put the pan back up and drive it gently, certainly not over 40 miles an hour and listen to it now and again by putting your ear on the top of the shift lever in neutral, in the quiet of your garage and see if you hear any distressing sounds. There are times when it is best to close the can of worms rather and make things worse. Lube and change oil every 500 miles and enjoy until the sounds change. Ernie

05-13-2018, 11:16 AM	#14
Ernie Vitucci Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 611	Re: Afraid I opened a can of worms If the car was mine and the rods are tight on the crank, and the engine is quiet, I'd put the pan back up and drive it gently, certainly not over 40 miles an hour and listen to it now and again by putting your ear on the top of the shift lever in neutral, in the quiet of your garage and see if you hear any distressing sounds. There are times when it is best to close the can of worms rather and make things worse. Lube and change oil every 500 miles and enjoy until the sounds change. Ernie