Are you sure it wasn't spark knock or something.  Noise from loose
bearings doesn't just disappear.  It should be audible again whenever
the oil thins out when the engine is at operating temperature.  Loose
rods are most noticeable while the engine slows down after you rev it.
 You would also expect some indication from oil pressure warning lights.
 Maybe you could hook up an actual gauge.

Larry A.

levi hawkins wrote:

>Couple days ago in Idaho, while climbing a particularly steep country road in 2nd gear, experienced what I will assume to be rod-knock (never heard it before), like someone with a small hammer suddenly on the engine about 2-3 times per second.
>Shut down and had lunch, and finished that last 50 feet without incident. Hasn't happened since, but I'm wondering if I have been delivered an omen. Original 1.9 with about 200,000 on it....
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