We just bought a 2003 1.8 turbo on Saturday - from private party. Car ran great, love it.
On Sunday it started to misfire and check engine light came on. Codes said misfire on cylinders 1 & 2. We took it to the dealer and found that it was covered by a recall - great.
After the new ignition coils it made a knocking noise and shook. Now the dealer says it's probably a broken rod or bad main bearing.
Suggestions from this forum? I'm not afraid to do the work myself, including an engine swap, but how can I make sure this is really the problem?

After the new ignition coils it made a knocking noise and shook. Now the dealer says it's probably a broken rod or bad main bearing.
Suggestions from this forum? I'm not afraid to do the work myself, including an engine swap, but how can I make sure this is really the problem?