BenRNBP

I think it does possibly sound like early spun bearing. I think the rebuild issues are mostly when rebore/re-sleeving is needed so you might get away with a regrind and oversize bearings. I've heard Banda Engineering are pretty good at regrinds, but never used them myself.

Dougie

Thanks for that will have a look over the next couple of days. I have used Banda before for something similar so will keep my fingers crossed and up date when I have news.

it is funny though as I have driven it a bit and has not got any worse.
Initially thought it was valve clearances or valve retainers.
Had the cam cover off and all looked well.
But will check clearances if there is no sign of bearing issues.
Yer when I drained the oil I have seen no debris or metal flakes? I will filter it and see if there is any fine stuff.

Is there anything else it could be? I read something about vtec filter.?

Toms1989

Pull the VTEC solenoid off too. When my engine spun a bearing the metal gauze was full of metal fillings.

Dougie

Thanks I will do that also.
Any other advice?

mikefifth

Budget for a new motor

tozerman

Sorry mate but if that is not spun bearing/rod knock I'll eat my hat (hope I'm wrong)

mikefifth

If its not may I film you eating your hat?

You may have a dip of your choosing.

Dougie

I will even supply the hat!
All will be revealed on Thursday.
Checked the oil earlier no big bits of metal but there is a nice metallic sheen to it.

mikefifth

Keep us posted.

Dougie

Might just say it not bearings so I get to see tozerman eat a hat. Haha