How do I know if my piston rod is bent?
How do I know if my piston rod is bent? Quote: The easiest way is a compression test.. a slightly bent rod MAY cause the piston to not hit a normal TDC. A bent valve should result in little to no compression....How do you know if your connect rod is bent? Low Engine Oil. Engine Knocking Sounds. Reduced Oil Pressure. Visibly Bent or Damaged Rod. What could be the possible causes of a bent connecting rod? Causes of Failure With a Connecting RodFatigue. Fatigue is the main cause of broken connecting rods--especially in older engines. Pin Failure. The pin that...