Engine Failure Impostor to watch for...

[SilverBullet75]

I just about had a heart attack yesterday when I heard a strange whirring and knocking noise from my engine. I pulled into the garage and my heart sank when I revved the engine and heard the dreaded "rod knock". It was accompanied by the whirring of an intermittent spinning of what sounded like a spun rod bearing.

Now... for the rest of the story.
I pulled the belt off today to double check and eliminate any pulleys.
See video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCx6GVuJIvc

If you are hearing "rod knock", pull the belt to isolate the internals of the engine.
This is just another thing to watch for, along with the timing belt tensioner.

So.... question: has anyone removed and replaced the bearing in the compressor clutch before? I've seen Youtube videos on how to press it out.

Thanks!
JIM