Mark, Never heard that sound before but it sounds like engine tear down time! Sounds like a connecting rod banging against the crankcase? I wouldn’t run it again until torn down and inspected. Cheers Chris G KR2S Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 25, 2024, at 13:56, Larry Flesner via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> > wrote: > > > > > >> So, while I was adjusting the valves a few days after I returned from the >> Gathering, I noticed a weird and ominous noise coming from the engine, like >> something large and steel was broken or loose. Has anybody else every heard >> one that sounds like this when simply rotating the engine? I'm just looking >> for a data point. I don't recall the engine ever making this noise >> previously, and can only believe that if I'd heard it before, I'd have >> definitely noticed. Listen to the short movie at >> >> http://www.n56ml.com/n891jf/vw/wierd_volkswagen_noise.mov (you may have >> to cut and post this into your browser) >> >> Mark Langford > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > As the saying goes, "holy crap, you flew that thing in here"!!!!! An engine > not ready to disintegrate should not be making a noise like that. I thought > we might just get to hear an impulse coupler but that is not an option. > > Sounds like an engine tear down to me. I'd hate to even run that thing again > without a flak vest. > > Larry Flesner > > -- > KRnet mailing list > KRnet@list.krnet.org > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
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