1999 Nissan Pathfinder bent rod

AIXAIX

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1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

The car makes a noise and my uncle says it is a bent rod, but it still runs. Should I buy 4 new tires to get this car on the road or is it a gonner.

Friday, December 12th, 2008 AT 10:51 AM

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JONNYBONES

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As a mechanic I can tell you rods dont bend the bearing on the crank end can be worn causing a rapping sound if crank has not been scored by a spun bearing and assuming the rod end is still "round" you can replace the bearing but it could also be the other end of the rod which contains the wristpin connecting to the piston !