Sings of a spun rod bearing

speedracer74 · November 7th, 2012, 04:39 AM

what are the sing and simptoms of a spun rod bearing?

tom86zt · November 7th, 2012, 08:00 AM

Debris in oil (metal shavings)...
You often hear a "squeak", "knock", "tap".....the 2 spun rod bearings I've had in previous cars you would swear it was something toward the top of motor but it wasn't.

virginiavenom · November 7th, 2012, 08:21 AM

Rod knocks from a spun bearing are typically pretty loud. I'd recommend having a pro check it out.

Disturbed 01 · November 7th, 2012, 08:24 AM

Rod knock also check your oil filter for metal particals.

catwood · November 7th, 2012, 09:06 AM

Depression

speedracer74 · November 7th, 2012, 09:34 AM

I like that one ^^^, just getting knowledge, I just hear tis issue is pretty common with the Gen III

**Will at RSI** · November 7th, 2012, 10:16 AM

Prevention is always best. If you are going to push your engine hard, spend the money and have it built right before it becomes a problem.

ttviperman · November 7th, 2012, 11:01 AM

Been there before. I bought my 04 back in May and after about 2 months I spun a bearing.....open the hood and rev. it up and it sounds like knocking 2 blocks of wood together. Dont drive it! come to find out its very common in the gen3's! RSI is building my engine up and REPAIRING the problem that caused the bearing to spin so it lessens the chance of it happening again. Ive heard going back with a stock rebuild only puts you back in the scenario for it to happen again, so I wanted someone who knew why this happens and do what they can to fix it so it has a much less chance of it happening again. I was also talked into going with all forged internals for a little extra.... really good idea while the engines apart and if you ever decide to add boost to the car, which I also opted for the twin turbo package as well. Good luck.

98intrigue · November 10th, 2012, 10:01 AM

It sounds like this

This happened back in June. I just finally picked up my car a week ago after being rebuilt.

View My Video

tom86zt · November 10th, 2012, 10:23 AM

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One of the best vid's to mark as a sample of a spun bearing.

If it sounds like that.....park it and plan a build.

98intrigue · November 10th, 2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tom86zt

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One of the best vid's to mark as a sample of a spun bearing.

If it sounds like that.....park it and plan a build.

That sound will forever haunt me...

robiferretti · November 10th, 2012, 11:36 AM

sounds like this.
Single turbo Supra races bike and blows motor - YouTube

Steve911 · November 22nd, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by speedracer74

I like that one ^^^, just getting knowledge, I just hear tis issue is pretty common with the Gen III

Does it happen? Yes, Is it common no if you think about how many gen3 cars are out there.

98intrigue · November 22nd, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve911

Does it happen? Yes, Is it common no if you think about how many gen3 cars are out there.

Happened to me again 600 miles after my first rebuild...can I ever trust driving this car again? I'm not sure.

2k8raven · November 23rd, 2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Happened to me again 600 miles after my first rebuild...can I ever trust driving this car again? I'm not sure.

It happened to me a few years ago with 13k miles on my engine. It now has an arrow rebuild and 34k miles on the odometer without any problems other than leaking oil cooler lines from when dodge installed it. I put a supercharger on at 33k miles and its still running strong. My car was down for three months, I know the wait sucks and especially for it to happen again! Like everyone else said, have the oil cooler changed. My car had pieces of metal in everything when mine went bad. Good luck and hopefully this doesn't deter you from owning your car!

**Will at RSI** · November 23rd, 2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 98intrigue

Happened to me again 600 miles after my first rebuild...can I ever trust driving this car again? I'm not sure.

Sounds like you need a new engine builder.

98intrigue · November 24th, 2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Will at RSI

Sounds like you need a new engine builder.

Will, I know we talked right after my engine was already pulled during the last rebuild. If I don't have any kind of resolution by Monday, I will be disputing my CC charges, getting my lawyer involved, and will be contacting you on how to ship my car.

V10TT · November 25th, 2012, 02:48 PM

What is the reason for spinning bearings other than wrong clearance or maybe revving it to the moon?

Hyph · November 25th, 2012, 03:49 PM

RSI will take care of you.

NVR2OLD · November 25th, 2012, 05:34 PM

I feel the pain! That happen to my Gen 3 motor in June.