Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications 3.0L Duratec Ticking coming from the 3L and im out of ideas

Well, I don't know about the new escape blocks but if you get one with a few miles on it and then go through it properly you will likely not have any problems.

BTW, sometimes these rods spin bearings....it has been happening on contours for years and has been known as the "oil starvation issue".
So it isn't new, it isn't completely unexpected for one to pop up especially when you don't know the build details.

IMO if you buy duratec based contour or 3L adapted contour from someone and you don't know the public history of the the engine/car? Plan on taking the time to pull the pan and do a bearing inspection. THe worst it will cost you is a couple of hours and some new rod bolts that are easy enough to pop into the caps. If you are at it with a little time and energy and you mic the crank to find the diameters, you can install better quality clevite77 bearings for a little extra insurance.

At this point, post a picture of the damaged crank journal so we can see....just out of curiosity. One of us may be able to recommend a course of action based on how damaged it is.