Motor has issues.

[cavell]

I did head gaskets 3 yrs ago.
Car ran ok but then blew both gaskets last week.
Has had an occasional light rattle for 6 months.
Cold tap that seems to go away when warm?
I was thinking piston slap?
I rebuilt lifters. Rollers look good. Cam lobes looked good.
Has full on rattle now. Only idled it for 15 min.
What did I miss? Timing chain?
About ready to throw in used motor. Since I’m bored.

 

[cavell]

Motor is quite compact with heads removed. I’m sure it would be easier to yank remaining shortblock. A used motor is $325. On skid. Or $149 at pull r part. Might wait till spring to do it.

Dad has heated shop. 90mi away. I have aaa towing so it’s not a problem getting it there. I could spend a week visiting folks.

 

[cavell]

I’d love to pull oil pan and check bearings. But it’s quite a chore to drop oil pan. Easy when motor is out of car. Ah, life. I have a rear main seal leak also. I guess motor is trying to tell me something.