Hi all!

Out on a drive over the weekend, seemingly out of nowhere my engine began to rattle quite loudly in-sync with the rpm.

The cars performance didn’t seem to change, and no engine warnings are present. Returned home and parked up until I can diagnose, or tow to a mechanic.

I have shared footage of the engine noise to a few people (one being a mechanic) and both had opinions that varied from timing chain to con-rods. Need some further opinions to know what I’m in for.

Note - I am in Newcastle, Australia.

The mechanic told me that I would not get much change from $10k AUD for the timing chain repairs, and if it were the con-rods, I’d be looking at a new engine. Does this sound correct? Very disappointed either way, but if that’s what it is, then that’s what it is!

Footage below for your viewing:

https://youtube.com/shorts/JFdy3kLk-...Bq4OO8udi7pp0b

Appreciate any guidance 😊