Hans, Did you pull the sump pan to verify there is a bad rod?
The prechamber ball is a good suggestion also, but in my experience, in that case there is variation in the knocking as the ball bounces around and it sounds more from the head than from the crank area.
At 12:35 AM 3/17/2007, you wrote:
Thanks for all the input, fellows. Once I have the motor on the ground, I will investigate and report. Thanks again, On 3/15/07, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would plan on pistons and sleeves -- there is absolutely no chance > that they are good. Crank probably only needs polishing, but if you > have had oil starvation, have it magnifluxed for cracks, they CAN break > (not fun). > > If the bearing has spun, the block is toast. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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