I'm 16, I regret it, now I need help... - Page 2

Zooropa1310 · 01-02-2006, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kcg795

I guess it just takes one to know one.

You should spend more time learning proper grammar than spend your time flaming other users. I'm sure you've done a lot of dumbass mistakes as well. So have I. Cut the kid some slack and maybe try to be a good citizen post something helpful and intelligent for a change.

Thanks for the support, it is much appreciated.

Despite what I did, I am a pretty intelligent kid... Given a Chiltons, a car garage, and LOTS of patience and time... Do you think I could repair whatever it is? (I'm taking it for a diagnosis on Thursday).

I'm sure it can't be that hard...

Zooropa1310 · 01-02-2006, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bcopeland

Make sure something is not caught up in the belt areas or that your belt has not stripped. If it sounds faster as yopu drive, does it make the same sounds in park as in drive?

Yes, it does make the same sound.

kcg795 · 01-02-2006, 04:34 AM

Have you been keeping an eye on your oil condition and your coolant level? Just make sure that "milkshake" doesn't come back.

Water in your engine can hydrolock it too. So, you could've bent a piston rod as well which may be causing the noise. But that's just a guess and hope that's not the problem.

Brian R. · 01-02-2006, 04:48 AM

He didn't really need that post anyway...

Zooropa1310 · 01-02-2006, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by kcg795

Have you been keeping an eye on your oil condition and your coolant level? Just make sure that "milkshake" doesn't come back.

Water in your engine can hydrolock it too. So, you could've bent a piston rod as well which may be causing the noise. But that's just a guess and hope that's not the problem.

And what if it is a bent piston rod....?

Cost, labor difficulty, etc...

kcg795 · 01-02-2006, 08:12 PM

The engine would have to be pulled apart. If one was to get that far into the engine, then you might as will rebuild it. This could cost about $3000. Maybe $2000. If you find out your engine is fucked, you could just have another engine swapped in for much cheaper than rebuilding. A used engine with about 30,000 miles might cost you $1000 or less plus the labor to install it.

Zooropa1310 · 01-02-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kcg795

The engine would have to be pulled apart. If one was to get that far into the engine, then you might as will rebuild it. This could cost about $3000. Maybe $2000. If you find out your engine is fucked, you could just have another engine swapped in for much cheaper than rebuilding. A used engine with about 30,000 miles might cost you $1000 or less plus the labor to install it.

Think I could do it myself...? (rebuild)

kcg795 · 01-02-2006, 08:23 PM

Hey. If you study the repair manual and really put your mind to it, you could. I did my first headgasket job on my 84 Toyota Van. I put over 8,000 miles on it since then and haven't had a problem. I had to replace the fuel pump too.

Another possibility of the noise is a spun rod bearing. They tend to make noise if they go bad. If it's not too late, you could probably have it replaced and be fine. But if you wait too long, it'll chew up your crankshaft and that'll have to be replaced too. What I would do is take the car to a mechanic and have him find out where the noise is coming from. Don't want you to jump into a big project and later find out it's just something simple.

Zooropa1310 · 01-02-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kcg795

Hey. If you study the repair manual and really put your mind to it, you could. I did my first headgasket job on my 84 Toyota Van. I put over 8,000 miles on it since then and haven't had a problem. I had to replace the fuel pump too.

Another possibility of the noise is a spun rod bearing. They tend to make noise if they go bad. If it's not too late, you could probably have it replaced and be fine. But if you wait too long, it'll chew up your crankshaft and that'll have to be replaced too. What I would do is take the car to a mechanic and have him find out where the noise is coming from. Don't want you to jump into a big project and later find out it's just something simple.

My plans were to take it in on Thursday (pay day) and get a diagnoses. And if it was too expensive, to buy the parts on my own and a Chiltons. Time and patience... Nothings impossible... right?

Zooropa1310 · 01-03-2006, 01:28 AM

After talking with many people, and everyones input here, I've come to the conclusion that I am fucked. So... My english teacher has been offering me his car for awhile now, a mint condition 1991 Nissan Sentra, with replaced clutch and AC.... Around $1,500. Any comments?

kcg795 · 01-03-2006, 01:41 AM

Nissan Sentra? HECK YEAH! My brother's friend has a 90 with a 4 speed. Then he drove a 91 5 speed for a while and went back to the 90 because it actually had less miles. I got to drive the 91 and it's a fun car to drive! The 4 cylinder has plenty of power to get it going. If that's a better route to go, go for it. My brother's friend beats the shit out of his 90 and it hasn't given him any issues that I know of. Shifting at 6500 RPMs is extremely fun to do as well. But don't make that a habit or you will damage your engine.

kcg795 · 01-03-2006, 01:58 AM

Here's a little sample for ya. My brother was driving in this one.

http://kc.cognitivelube.com/JustinBurnout.avi

You'll need the DIVX codec though.

Brian R. · 01-03-2006, 02:51 AM

I would wait until I found out what is wrong. May be something cheap.

kcg795 · 01-03-2006, 03:10 AM

Yeah, good point there.

Zooropa1310 · 01-03-2006, 07:36 PM

Alright, thank you everyone for your help. I think what I'm going to do is just get the Sentra, seeing as how my car is screwed up, the cost alone of finding out the problem, and due to the fact that it has other problems (struts are shot). Thanks again for all your help.

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