Guess it's my time for rod knock....

[dogla Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dogla]

Well, first time poster here.
Just bought a 2003 Prado 120 for $7500 with 175K kilometers on the clock (most are around $13000 and higher so I jumped on this opportunity as soon as I was able to. It had a bit of engine tick (sounded like lifter problem which should've been an easy fix).
3 days later I'm hearing the noise getting louder and NOT like lifters. Brought it to a buddy mechanic of mine and he checked valve clearance. Replaced 2 shims which were out of spec and closed the valve covers. After starting attached video is what we started hearing. That does NOT sound like lifters but more like rod knock.
So he'll be tearing up the engine in coming days, hopefully I don't have to do much....

[spencerm106 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close spencerm106]

Maybe a dumb question, but it's not just an exhaust leak is it?

[dogla Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dogla]

Nope, opened up the engine. Some of the rod bearings were worn, 2 were very thin. Guess a rebuild is inevitable. I'll be replacing all bearings, even wrist pin bushings and probably piston rings while I'm at it. Piston and rings should still be fine since it didn't smoke but I'll do them anyway now the engine is already open and rings aren't that expensive..
Already ordered new waterpump, coils/ign wires and plugs, full gasket kit, new motor mounts. So this engine should last me at least 200k more kilometers