I have a jap imported MY94 WRX STI. AA guy told me that he thought the small ends were away in my engine, dont drive it and its would be serious engine damage. I could hear knocking noises only at idle, but not when driving.

Non mechanical minded I am, so what exactly are they and anything I should do at the same time when I get it in for repair?

I know its an engine out job, and a fair amount of £££'s by all accounts.

Please someone put me out my misery.

 

Basically small end of the conrod has worn, usually engine out replace conrod, check other rods for wear, replace refit run in for 1000 miles....

 

You need a second opinion realy.
You cant go to the expense of having the engine taken out and stripped on the basis of that.
However, if it is knocking, ie, not a rattle, it dose'nt sound good.
Could be bigend bearing failure, in which case it is an engine out job and strip.

 

Only just...............

 

Sorry xtreme, you beat me to it m8!

[Edited by Leviathan - 8/10/2003 10:08:24 PM]