Hello from S.Korea.
I bought 2001 S3 about a month ago and one day I heard a tickling noise from the engine.
Disassembly cylinder head and I noticed 4th exhaust cam and follower are damaged more than others.
So I replace it with genuine parts, but I heard the same noise again.
The car shop mechanic said it must be the connecting rod bearing failure sound, so I opened the oil pan and I saw the broken oil squirter lying on the pan, and 4th connecting rod is bent, but bearing was fine.
So here is my question;
Is it possible to replace the connecting rod and oil squirter without taking out the engine from the car?
I think it seems to be possible to replace the connecting rod, just remove the cylinder head, unscrew connecting rod bolts and push up the connecting rod but I'm not sure..
I bought 2001 S3 about a month ago and one day I heard a tickling noise from the engine.
Disassembly cylinder head and I noticed 4th exhaust cam and follower are damaged more than others.
So I replace it with genuine parts, but I heard the same noise again.
The car shop mechanic said it must be the connecting rod bearing failure sound, so I opened the oil pan and I saw the broken oil squirter lying on the pan, and 4th connecting rod is bent, but bearing was fine.
So here is my question;
Is it possible to replace the connecting rod and oil squirter without taking out the engine from the car?
I think it seems to be possible to replace the connecting rod, just remove the cylinder head, unscrew connecting rod bolts and push up the connecting rod but I'm not sure..