What Does Engine Bearing Knock Sound Like?

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Engine bearing knock produces a "clank, clank, clank" sound, resembling a short and rapid metallic tapping noise. Below are detailed explanations: Causes of connecting rod bearing noise: Wear: Severe wear between connecting rod bearings and journal, resulting in excessive radial clearance. Bolts: Loose or broken fastening bolts of connecting rod bearing caps. Bearings: Bearing alloy burnt or peeled off. Journal: Out-of-round connecting rod journal causing poor contact between journal and bearing. Blockage: Main oil passage of crankshaft blocked, clogged oil pickup or filter, malfunctioning bypass valve, failed oil pump leading to low oil pressure and poor bearing lubrication. Engine introduction: An engine is a machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy, including internal combustion engines (reciprocating piston engines), external combustion engines (Stirling engines, steam engines, etc.), jet engines, electric motors, etc.