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Re: Differentiating Engine Noises
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 4/24/2014

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Depends on the engine, Andrew.

A spun rod bearing on some 350 Chevys sounds like a valve noise because the piston is striking the cylinder head on the intake stroke. Normally a rod b earing knocks o... Login to read more.