Could have spun a bearing or lost your thrust
washer(s). Look for glitter in the oil, and go from
there.
--- DLancer7676@cs.com wrote:
> My 1500 has developed a problem. While driving in
> the warm sunshine this
> afternoon and negotiating some curves and finally a
> 90 degree turn by
> downshifting, I erroneously downshifted too far and
> shot the revs up suddenly
> to over 5000. Now the engine has developed a rattle
> or knock--worse when
> revved. I pulled the valve cover but nothing seems
> out of place there. Now
> it seems to be coming from the lower engine or
> perhaps the clutch area--not
> sure which yet.
>
> I will have AAA tow it to my favorite British shop
> where I can use the cherry
> picker if I need to pull the engine. Will keep you
> advised of the problem
> and the progress. If anybody has an idea what could
> have snapped please
> advise. Thanks!
>
> --David C.
>
=====
Ron Soave
"By trying we can easily learn to endure adversity. Another man's, I mean." -
Mark Twain
Find the REAL Larry at:
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/ViewPhoto?u=64205&a=465433&p=17927032
|