I searched and found nothing. I am looking for either: A) common signs of engine failure, or B) less common but sure signs of engine failure, It couldn’t be anything else.
Thanks!
“engine failure” is far too broad a description. there are vital parts of an engine that fail.
Okay, then what part of an engine could fail that would be a very expensive part to replace?
Or, with a Californian accent, “What could break inside the engine that would , like, just wreck the whole engine?”
No offense to Californians, I live in Huntington Beach.
Wow, I don’t even know why I wrote the last couple of sentences.
basically anything that would cause low compression is a start.
ie. rings, head gasket, cracked sleeve, cracked head…
Engine failure may be caused from several things
Unusual engine noises, low oil pressure, engine overheating, loss of power, misfiring, Snapped Timing belt, hard starting and similar driveability and performance complaints can all be indications of problems that need attention.
Anyway there is no way to know if the problem exist until it happens and for those that has occurred can only get worst unless somebody checks it out and perhaps get it fixed.
Note: Also applies to all wears and tear on parts which needs adjustments such as valve clearance, bolt tightening order and tq spec.
Though I would not worry too much unless im doing a rebuild on the motor, I would really check out all the clearances that is allowable if it get reuse.
This is a ridiculous question. Any small part in the engine is capable of causing huge failure. I think the more important thing here, is “why” are you asking?
Are you trying to know how to maintain your engine and prevent it from failing? Is there some noise or problem you’re having that you’re worried about? Figuring something like that out might be easier than answering your very broad initial question.
I have to say, thats a good start, in order to understand what usualy fails on a motor, its good to know how they work and what parts actully take a lot of abuse/wear.
OP, I know youve been having a lot car problems lately, but you just have to sort them out and work on them one by one. GL
signs of a dying engine
tick tick tick TICK TICK TICK
knock knock knock KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
there is a automotive issue that is rather interesting called dieseling
when you turn the ignition off the car runs for several seconds
this is caused by massive carbon buildup
the carbon retains unburnt gasoline and as the engine spins it still fires
its not as common on newer cars, mostly older ones with carburetors
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tick tick tick TICK TICK TICK
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I’d have to disagree. Honda engines (b series) are notorious for having loud valvetrains (sounds like a ticking) even after the valves have been adjusted to spec.
billows of blue or white exhaust
I’m talking about a loud noise. Like a stuck or bent valve that is slapping into the piston. I can usually make a Honda 4 cyl not tick at all, its all about fine tuning the valve lash. But yea, with aftermarket stuff is usually impossible to make the tick go away.