I'm a newbie. Bought this brand new in 2002, 4.0 L V6 4x4 it has 208,000 miles on it and has ran extremely well for me. I've maintained it well. Not the usual tick, started knocking couple months ago. I had the oil changed and the knocking got worse, added oil treatment, same thing.
Last week, knocking has become embarrassing loud. It seems to be knocking on the upper part of the engine, can almost put your finger on it. Right side of the valve cover.
Took it in yesterday, checked on it today, mechanic came back with its a rod, need new used engine. Will call you tomorrow. Not sure how I feel about this..
what test could have told him this in such a short amount of time.
Am I being paranoid. I'm hesitant to just change out the engine.
I am going to get a 2nd opinion, but in the meantime does anyone have good advice on how to proceed.

 

Firstly, I would post in the GC forum, probably get more answers.

 

sorry.. i will do that