1998 Questions for all other cars

Tiny
ZEAL2
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1998 Questions for all other cars

I have let the oil run dry in my car, and now I have refilled it, the car is making loud clicking noise on acceleration

The car is a holden barina
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 1:48 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi zeal2,

The symptoms points to worn conrod bearings due to lack of lubrication.

Most probably the engine needs a rebuild. Replacing the conrod bearings might reduce the noise but there is a possibility the crankshaft journals are worn and it won't last.
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Saturday, September 27th, 2008 AT 11:30 AM

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