Subject	Lifter tick is not the same as rod knock
Posted by	ThisIsSparTTa on April 04, 2016 at 11:53 AM
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In Reply To	Re: Try cranking it over with the spark plugs removed posted by Thetroll865 on April 04, 2016 at 10:40 AM
Message	Do you have rod knock? If so, this can make the engine seem seized, and it won't want to crank. Here's what my rod knock sounded like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfw2CW7vqIg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kT8gmlimxJg Rod knock is going to require a shortblock rebuild, and shouldn't be driven on unless you want to replace the crank too. Lifter tick is mostly just annoying. Otherwise, could be your battery, could be your starter, or based on your other posts could be a different electrical issue.
Follow Ups	Don't delete my message. Car won't start - Thetroll865 10:17:22 04/04/16 Try cranking it over with the spark plugs removed - -Grimm- 10:27:53 04/04/16 Re: Try cranking it over with the spark plugs removed - Thetroll865 10:40:46 04/04/16 Lifter tick is not the same as rod knock - ThisIsSparTTa 11:53:34 04/04/16 Re: Lifter tick is not the same as rod knock - Thetroll865 13:57:50 04/04/16 That sounds a lot (or exactly) like spinning a rod bearing - -Grimm- 16:18:20 04/04/16 Additionally... - -Grimm- 16:19:56 04/04/16 You need to take the car to a good shop. It will need an - Bernie (NoVA) 00:37:42 04/06/16
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