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Old 07-Feb-2006, 03:57 PM
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what causes a piston rod to snap?
is it timing? lack of lubrication? temprature?

d16z6, temps were always normal and only intake and exhaust bolted up. i heard a small tapping a few days before it happened and i have since swapped the motor and i am gettin teh same noise...

is there anything i can do?
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well there are many things that could cause you to break a connecting rod....excessive heat, revving to high, too much boost.
I would drop your oil pan and check for metal flakes/chunks.
Does this tapping noise you hear sound like rod knock? or like valves that need adjusting?
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Old 08-Feb-2006, 12:23 PM
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it could be either but if it's a d16 i am guessing bottom end
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knock knock
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Old 08-Feb-2006, 07:16 PM
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sounds like valve need adjustment
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nope it's bottom end...
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how do you know? did you open her up and find lots of metal shavings/chunks? Or is it just your educated guess?
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