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Originally Posted by Homeoboxter
That`s unfortunate. If the rod bearings fail the engine will knock, but if the main bearings (or one of the seven) are shot, the engine can run just fine as long as the oil pump can keep up with the increasing clearance. The first sign you will probably notice is the oil lamp flickering at idle. Keep us posted.
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Not always. You can really tear up the thrust bearing before any sound or drop in oil pressure shows up.........
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