Rod noises I have heard are usually pretty heavy thudding sounds, and more
of a knocking as rpms increase.  But I have not heard them in a
wasserboxer.   How fast is the noise compared to rpm?  1 peck per
revolution?  Maybe something in the distributor?

Edward

At 10/30/02 06:32 PM, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>Yesterday, while driving I started hearing a "Woody Woodpecker" sound coming
>from
>the Engine.  After having the Van towed home and Starting the motor again, I
>think
>the sound is coming from inside the engine somewhere around the middle.  Is
>this possibly
>a "Blown Rod" or what?  The car will drive but I think something expensive
>is going on.
>The engine is a "rebuilt" from the dealer in 1997 running fine and powerfull
>with no perceived
>leaks , etc.
>
>Marshall
>'84 Westy