Date:         Tue, 25 Mar 2003 06:43:56 -0800
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Knocking Rod arm/B. Bobs
Comments: To: raul lince <eeore37@HOTMAIL.COM>
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raul lince wrote:
> Hello there,  I seem to have developed a knocking in my engine.  At first
> start up you dont hear it but as the engine warms up gets louder.  Right
> now
> it seems to be at the front of engine towards torque converter.  We used a
> staff to our ears touching the case to confirm this.  I guess its rebuilt
> engine time.  Is boston bobs the best for the money im sceeming to get a
> stock rebuilt 2.1 after about 12 months(gotta donate a lot of plasma over
> the next year).  How long does someone venture to guess can it be driven
> before its too far gone?  Any help out there....                      Raul

If it's a rod, it's already too far gone.  If the rod fails in use, it
can easily destroy the rebuildable engine core.  Certainly, you will not
trust it on a trip of any distance.  My VW masochism is limited to
diesels.  Some of the better wasserboxer mechanics may be able to help
you determine if it is actually a failing rod.

Mike Snow