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Yes don't start the engine again until you've checked the big end bearings.
Where are you based?
So I dropped it off at my mechanic and it was the big end bearings. Number 2 in particular had just about disintegrated! Caused pistons to hit the valves & now I'm hoping there is no damage to the pistons.
Mechanic said they have to take the motor out - regrind the crankshaft, machine the head etc.
Looking at $2500
I am also wondering - whilst the motor is out - what should I get them to do? I'm thinking I should give them a bit of a list of things that are easy & cheap to do now whilst it is in pieces! Any suggestions??
Shit news mate.
Seen it so many times here. I didn't want to mention the crank but that does happen a lot if the truck is ran when it starts to knock.
A second hand crank would be the better option rarther than a re-grind to be honest. The cranks are hardened from factory.
You may as well have new rings and mains whilst your in there.