rod knock / well here goes my story

[Dan Swanson]

Not a test per se. You need to inspect the pulley and check the bolt to see it is loose.

Due tihe knocking sound you may have damage the pulley and the crank, due a good visual inspection to determine exactly what you need to do to correct the problem. Upon on re-assembly be sure and properly TORQUE the bolt to 195 ft lbs per TRSM manual. Use red Loctie or an equivalent strenth thread locker.

The first time I had a problem the crank pulley ( harmonic balancer) was so loose it through the belts and heated up and I had water spraying on the windshield.

This happend while driving on the interstate at metro speeds. I was able to tighten it back up. And continued my trip at low rpm's and stopped at a dealershio and orded a balancer and bolt. However the old bolt danaaged the threads in the crank. I was able to chase the threads with an 18MM tap.

Good Luck, if I can be more assistance, just ask.

Dan Swanson

Originally Posted by srzsmack

yeah is there a test to determine if it is the pulley or not? cuz ive had cars with rod knock before...