I used a can of SeaFoam engine cleaner in an attempt to help the oil consumption While the engine was at idle it stalled with a sound of a single clunk like an engine "dieseling" When I wne to restart it the engine would not turn over so I pulled the plugs and then got a big squirt out of the rear driver side cylinder.
After reinstalling the plugs the engine started and runs fine but now has a knock. I had a very occasional lifter tick before but this eems to be lower in the motor and does not want to go away. On a cold startup it takes ~ 3 seconds to start ticking/knocking.
What I believe I did was to hurt a rod bearing. The truck has 200k miles but I am willing to put a set of rod bearings in it hoping to keep it alive a while longer. Does my diagnosis seem on track and what is involvved in pulling the oil pan?
I'd sure appreciate any advice/tips.
Mark