I looked at the Hayes Manual and it stated that I needed an engine brace to remove the oil pan from the car and that it wasn't recommended to do so without it.
At any rate, I didn't mess with doing that tonight.
HOwever, I did dran the oil and found little tiny reminents of what looked to be copperish in color. Along with a few tiny pieces there were very tiny specs of gold or copper stuff in the oil which drained out of the oil filter. I'm guessin theseare pieces of the bearings.
I also put heavier oil in the car and it seemed to get rid of the ticking/knockng sound at lower rpms...when I reach 4k or above rpms I heard what sounded to be a Rattling sound. I took it for a very very quick ride around the block and I noticed a significant power loss (only drove in 1st gear) at higher rpms. So I didn't go any further and parked it back in the driveway.
Not sure what the next step is...perhaps removing the oil pan and taking a look.
HOw much would someone charge to diagnose the problem? I just want to be abosolutly certain I"m not having some other issue!
Anyways....I'm going to go take alook at an S4 tomorrow...something good might come out of this after all. Just kidding....wish this didn't happen because I loved the car and better yet I didnt' have a car payment!
