I have a 2015 town and country with 123k miles that has a clicking/knocking sound. Our mechanic thinks the knocking may be a main or rod bearing. Is that something worth fixing or is it better just to get a new engine?
Rgaines
2015 3.6 rod bearing
Ask your mechanic to check the flywheel (Flexplate) for cracks. A cracked flexplate will make a rod lime sound.
He must pay attention to detail, sometimes cracks are hard to see. He must turn the engine manually to inspect the flywheel (Flexplate) for cracks.
Show you mechanic the following pictures so he can know what to look for:
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He must pay attention to detail, sometimes cracks are hard to see. He must turn the engine manually to inspect the flywheel (Flexplate) for cracks.
Show you mechanic the following pictures so he can know what to look for:
Did it run low (very low) on oil at some point? Rod knock is commonly a result of low oil, so if the answer is no, it makes bearing failure even less likely.
How long have you owned this van? How long have you had this "knocking sound"? Did it begin abruptly or slowly over time?
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