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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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So, which is it, level is fine or way above the full mark?
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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Sorry, messed up the quotes...

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I also notice the oil level is way past full line. Is this a big problem?
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No milky crap under oil cap. Looks clean.

The oil level is normal, smells normal, looks clean.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike1995
So, which is it, level is fine or way above the full mark?
Level is right on full line.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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I'd like to hear that if you can.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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60% upload now. Almost done. Sounds pretty bad :/
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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http://youtu.be/GuN21u3zS-Q

Ok here is video

-Around 00:15 you can really hear the ticking sound.

-Around 00:56 you can hear the knock when pressing on gas
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:09 PM
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The sound and picture in the video is a little off sync.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Yuuuuuup! That sounds like a rod knock. I've heard it 3 times in person on these engines. More than I'd like to.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:15 PM
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Yeah, engine is toast I guess. Would replacing oil with heavier type bandaid the problem? Or is engine done for.
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Didn't even need to hear more then a few seconds. Lost a rod bearing. You have a few choices. Sell the car as is. replace the engine with a salvage yard engine. Should be in the area of $1000 to $1500 depending on the mileage. Or, find a good short block, perhaps $300 or so, then pull your engine and transfer everything over. Should run you about $600 or so that way.
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