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Actually, one thing I have noticed more recently, and it's what lead me to do the BEBs in the first place, is a slight increased "rattling" on start up - like an exaggeration of the standard diesel combustion noise, but it goes away after 30 seconds or so. Could this factor into the...

With regards to to the OP saying the motor is back together and fine and running as it should is also quite possible. I have read on other Forums that the head on the 1HZ can have cracks in and around the precombustion chambers and still run fine for years and years and do thousands and...

Hey all, have a technical question someone may have had experience with. Just did the Big End Bearings in my 93 Cruiser, 1HZ with aftermarket turbo. No probs there, all was in great condition, new bearings in fine. HOWEVER. After the car sat for two days with the sump and old bearings...