[lockedcollector]

that image got flagged as porn for me.

It has to be taken apart again - and tech these days are 'JR' - so my guess is he did it wrong started it up and heard 'bad sounds' then re-did it, didn't fix it completely so now he's just going to avoid talking about it.
with some luck re-do the job and hope it works again. (its 1 reason I do the absolute min of service since in my experience 60% of the time they do the job wrong even tho its easy to service) And many don't consult the proper service manual.

Agree that something was done wrong. Here is the thing, if the timing belt was installed and run incorrectly then it would mean that valves are bent….which is a non-starter for me. Rather than trying to fix it, I rather part with it….or part it. Not sure. Unfortunately I have some other projects and don’t have the space to have it torn apart. I will disassemble it again but no way to see if there is bent valves unless I take the heads apart, which I may do out of curiosity as I have $0 dollars invested in this thing.

 

[mudoilngears]

A compression test after confirming timing is correct, would tell you if you have valve issues.

 

[lockedcollector]

A compression test after confirming timing is correct, would tell you if you have valve issues.

Thanks That’s what I’ll do. Will keep y’all posted when I get to that point

 

[Enemigo]

Yeah, I'd be all over that shop to get it fixed. I understand that you have no money into this. Linking that video to social media sites with their shop name all over it is also free though.

 

[lockedcollector]

Yeah, I'd be all over that shop to get it fixed. I understand that you have no money into this. Linking that video to social media sites with their shop name all over it is also free though.

That’s just it, my co-worker doesn’t want to make an issue with this mechanic, they are part of the same Asian community and just wanted me to take it away and I’d get to keep it if I can fix it. So not possible for me to go to the mechanic. When I picked it up I asked the mechanic if he thinks it was installed incorrectly at which point he got agitated and told me he’s done dozens of timing belts. “Not done wrong, maybe it’s the oil pump” is all I got from him. So it’s my problem now…:for the moment. It’s a shame because it’s very clean otherwise.

 

[Sh_YVR]

Agree that something was done wrong.

i dont think it should be started but.. you could use a directional microphone. and see if the sound is near the top or from the timing belt cover area. some people here might recognize the sound. the DI parts are worth a lot. (like the fuel pump) since they are almost impossible to find.

 

[lockedcollector]

If this thing is toast I can remove useful parts before trashing and contribute to this community that has been thus far very responsive.

 

[turnerd]

So can someone please guide me to see how I post a video of the Rodeo running? I guarantee it will sen shivers up your spine 😊

boy you weren't kiddin, sounds like a diesel

 

[lockedcollector]

Ran for about a minute….this is the oil pressure basically at cold start. Did not let it run much longer. Again, don’t have the FSM. What do y’all think. I say it’s not the oil pump.

 

[mudoilngears]

Nope, not an oil pump issue

 

[lockedcollector]

I’ll check the compression at each cylinder next.

 

[Shawn Anthony]

Just as original suspected, great oil pressure.

Next step to take is to remove the plastic covers to access the top of the engine. Grab a long pry bar/pipe/socket extension or whatever to use as a stethoscope. Place one end on your ear & place the other end on & around the top of the engine. Where the sound is the loudest is where the issue is located. From this point, you have a clear direction of where to concentrate hands on troubleshooting.

 

[lockedcollector]

Just as original suspected, great oil pressure.

Next step to take is to remove the plastic covers to access the top of the engine. Grab a long pry bar/pipe/socket extension or whatever to use as a stethoscope. Place one end on your ear & place the other end on & around the top of the engine. Where the sound is the loudest is where the issue is located. From this point, you have a clear direction of where to concentrate hands on troubleshooting.

Yes sir that will right after the compression test…with a stethoscope!

 

[lockedcollector]

So I did the compression test (dry). I started at the cylinder that is circled in red (I think this is cylinder 1 because it’s closest to the front of the car) and move back, the went to the other side in similar direction.

 

[lockedcollector]

These are the readings in the same order as described:

 

[Shawn Anthony]

The engine starts to easily & idles to smoothly for it to have low compression or a dead cylinder. Compression test is good just as I originally suspected.

stethoscope time.

 

[lockedcollector]

The engine starts to easily & idles to smoothly for it to have low compression or a dead cylinder. Compression test is good just as I originally suspected.

stethoscope time.

Right. However the passenger side cylinders was at bout the 175 mark while the driver side were at about the 150ish mark. Curious if doing a wet compression is necessary.

 

[Shawn Anthony]

Right. However the passenger side cylinders was at bout the 175 mark while the driver side were at about the 150ish mark. Curious if doing a wet compression is necessary.

The compression test results are all in 20% tolerance which indicates no issues. From the beginning this engine showed zero symptoms of having low compression. There is no need to perform anyother test. With the exception of the sound, your engine is absolutely normally and healthy. I highly recommend moving onto the next step of proper troubleshooting. That is to pin point the location of the abnormal noise. The makeshift stethoscope is the most effective & fastest way to go about it.

 

[Bill.g]

I may be way off base here, but it sounds just like mine did when it had a loose torque convertor bolt, I will try to find the video.

 

[lockedcollector]

I may be way off base here, but it sounds just like mine did when it had a loose torque convertor bolt, I will try to find the video.

Yeah I plan to check it out down yonder, thanks.