First up, Anyone want to comment on suggested mechanics in south West Sydney (I live in camden) that are good with V36?
Seems I may have big problems with my v36. Loud knocking sounds at just over 1k rpm. Nothing at idle. Was hoping an oil change would help, nope. Was hoping it was the VVEL but not convinced as its quite loud knocking, almost like a bottom end sound but seems higher in the engine. Although it's gone at idle. Not sure how or if disconnecting the VVEL solenoid would help diagnose its not that.
Gut feeling is its a rod end and this is going to be expensive.
No engine lights, no oil pressure lights, just the noise. I admit I let the engine oil cha he go for too long. It has now been changed. Nothing in the oil at least, other than being black.
Anyone want to suggest anything for diagnostics?
Should I disconnect the VVEL solenoid to see if the sound disappears? If so, any pointers.
Anyone want to guess the repair costs if you have suspicions of what it is.