Got alittle problem

[shovermont]

are you going to be driving this car tommorw? do you have AAA? you should get it towed to a shop. if you dont have the facilities to get that replaced will you have it for new car? i would help you but im in VT. does anyone know how hard it is to do?

 

[Kilty423]

everyone says that it is easy but like i said i am too nervous to do it by myself.

 

[0V3RC10CK3D]

Regardless of everything I wouldn't drive it, even if you have to get to work there's no difference.
Don't drive it now and find a ride to save the car, or don't drive it tomorrow and find a ride because you already killed it.

I'm sure there's someone on the forum that will help you out.

 

[Kilty423]

I didnt drive it today, and i didnt **** it. it still runs and there is no loud knocking YET and the oil light isnt even on so i have time.

 

[RAYJAY]

OH btw in am in easton pennsylvania 18042

your not that far away from me union dale pa 18470

Jeff

 

[ilikepoultry]

there's a write-up on SHOPP, i do believe

http://www.shophoenixproject.com/rodbearings/rodbearings.htm

all you need is a driveway (if you have one) or a parking lot
also the tools listed

i'd also recommend a spoon, engine degreaser, and possibly a magnet to get all the goo out that will most likely be in the oil pan

 

[SolidState]

FWIW, it is harder to change a timing belt than the rod bearings, IMHO.

 

[smokin joe]

yeah i have done both, neither is that hard but the timing belt is more of a pain in the a$$

 

[Kilty423]

Ok i live in the city lol. i dont have a drive way or a parking lot...thought you guys would get the hint..i gotta have a shop do it. lol

 

[SolidState]

where do you change your own oil?

 

[1993MTXSHO]

arnt you the guy i was gunna help do rod bearings about a month or 2 ago and then you never posted again? And not to scare you but my engine ran find when i pulled it, i did have a slight low oil flicker every once in a while. I drove the car only about 10 miles when the light started to flicker at idle and i shut it off and pulled the engine. Opened it up, copper all over, crack scored, it was a mess. What im getting at is make sure they check the crank and not just replace bearings, because if the crank is messed up you will spin the new bearings in no time.

 

[oldyak]

go easy on him .....
few people now days have the time......or ability to do these things!!
(like me probably)

 

[Kilty423]

Well guess what...the guy i took it too confirmed that there is an audible knock and he quoted "either the wrist pins or the bearings are bad" I asked him how much it would cost to fix. He then replied," its not worth it, the cranked could be scored and i would have to take it apart anyway." Well this is it basically. Either someone helps me, or 2 other options. Sell the car for a cheap price or use it for a parts car....I love the SHO but i cant stand the heartache i gotta get out of this sho game....

 

[Kilty423]

*addition*- he said he did the oil pressure test and the car passed with flying colors...oil pump is doing its job...how sad..

 

[SolidState]

listen, there are dozens of cars on this very forum that have had slight audible knocks that are running fine with a rod bearing change.

take it to another tech. bearings cost me $100cdn, and the gaskets $30. It is worth a try, and I am almost certain that the car will be fine with a bearing change.

 

[1993MTXSHO]

go easy on him .....
few people now days have the time......or ability to do these things!!
(like me probably)

I know im just busting on him, i was supposed to do my bearings about 3 months b4 my engine blew up due to rod bearing failure. I said ill wait till spring its only got 96k miles itll be fine, i was wrong...

 

[1993MTXSHO]

btw man, im going to try to get home on the 4th late at night I can prolly help you out on the 5th 7th and 8th if you need a hand with anything.

 

[Kilty423]

I could use whatever help i can...i will even pay 200 or something like that....