Tear down the engine to check for a *thrown rod*? Just drain the oil, a thrown rod should result in a few scraps o'metal coming out with the oil. If it drains clean I'd have a hard time believing in a thrown rod. That doesn't mean you may not have internal issues however. Knocking is never good. -Kyle
On Fri, May 29, 2009 at 8:55 PM, Brian Marcus <[email protected]>wrote: > My mechanic tells me the loud knocking I heard and over-heating I > experienced recently is due to a thrown rod, although he hasn’t torn into > the engine enough to be sure yet. > > I’m wondering what the group’s opinion is regarding this repair. > > > > He is going to charge me to tear it down in order to confirm and provide an > estimate. I have not the slightest idea if this is a worthwhile repair and > if so, how much I should consider or limit my spending to. > > > > The bike does have some sentimental value to me, but money’s tight and I > could really use the group’s experience and advice with regard to opinions > on how to proceed and maybe the right questions to ask. > > > > Thanks as always. > > > > -Brian > > > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
