thrown bearing
AutostradaVR4
06-06-2007, 08:25 PM
well...title says it all. It's not loud, but its definitely there and it sure sounds like a bearing to me.
so how long can i limp around on it? How fast will it deteriorate? if anyone recalls, my daily driver car shit the bed a few weeks ago so the 3k is my only vehicle. Also, i just had to pay the balance due on my honeymoon so my budget is minimal for the time being.
i know bearings themselves arent terribly expensive...but for something this complicated and my level of skill/knowledge i just dont see it being possible in a weekend. Especially being that i would have no help.
what are my options?
sorry to be a downer...i have no one else to ask.
so how long can i limp around on it? How fast will it deteriorate? if anyone recalls, my daily driver car shit the bed a few weeks ago so the 3k is my only vehicle. Also, i just had to pay the balance due on my honeymoon so my budget is minimal for the time being.
i know bearings themselves arent terribly expensive...but for something this complicated and my level of skill/knowledge i just dont see it being possible in a weekend. Especially being that i would have no help.
what are my options?
sorry to be a downer...i have no one else to ask.
jason_bet
06-07-2007, 10:37 AM
DUDE!!! I am sorry bro that sucks!! If you lived closer I would help you fix it quick.. I would check your oil pressure... it might just be a sign of low pressure..
AutostradaVR4
06-07-2007, 04:24 PM
well, i can tell you a few things...
the car is running fantastic.
it only makes the noise when its warm.
it doesnt seem to make it at any rpm above ~1500 (maybe i just cant hear it over the engine...like i said, its quiet).
before i killed my stock gauge last week, the oil pressure always read within the 2 big ticks. also, i change my oil religiously.
i know i know, the stock gauge is worthless and i should get an AM...so, if i buy a gauge quick, how hard will it be to hook up? whats involved? im looking at the Prosport electric oil pressure gauge...60mm. Im not looking for a dash-tear-out install...just to hook it up real quick so i can get a reading. it says it includes the sender...does that go where the stock one is? what do i have to tear out to get at that?
I might be able to get my hands on a manual OP gauge from my dad's shop...where do i take the reading from?
the car is running fantastic.
it only makes the noise when its warm.
it doesnt seem to make it at any rpm above ~1500 (maybe i just cant hear it over the engine...like i said, its quiet).
before i killed my stock gauge last week, the oil pressure always read within the 2 big ticks. also, i change my oil religiously.
i know i know, the stock gauge is worthless and i should get an AM...so, if i buy a gauge quick, how hard will it be to hook up? whats involved? im looking at the Prosport electric oil pressure gauge...60mm. Im not looking for a dash-tear-out install...just to hook it up real quick so i can get a reading. it says it includes the sender...does that go where the stock one is? what do i have to tear out to get at that?
I might be able to get my hands on a manual OP gauge from my dad's shop...where do i take the reading from?
jason_bet
06-07-2007, 04:53 PM
Just snag your dads and plug it into where your sending unit is.. 12-45 psi.. This is at idle.. and 12 is the least it should be.. but that is low..
AutostradaVR4
06-08-2007, 03:46 PM
never have i been so happy to be a complete ignoramous.
its not an engine bearing...its my clutch throw-out bearing (thank you god...)
my dad (35-year mechanic) picked it out instantly.
but God Damn does it sound like a thrown bearing...lol
its not an engine bearing...its my clutch throw-out bearing (thank you god...)
my dad (35-year mechanic) picked it out instantly.
but God Damn does it sound like a thrown bearing...lol
jason_bet
06-08-2007, 03:51 PM
That is good to here man.. good good new!
VR43000GT
06-08-2007, 08:10 PM
never have i been so happy to be a complete ignoramous.
its not an engine bearing...its my clutch throw-out bearing (thank you god...)
my dad (35-year mechanic) picked it out instantly.
but God Damn does it sound like a thrown bearing...lol
Glad to here it Blink. If you had spun a bearing it would have always been loud whether it be cold or hot, maybe more cold than hot but I could easily here mine whenever...you are talking to a guy who knows from experience lol.
its not an engine bearing...its my clutch throw-out bearing (thank you god...)
my dad (35-year mechanic) picked it out instantly.
but God Damn does it sound like a thrown bearing...lol
Glad to here it Blink. If you had spun a bearing it would have always been loud whether it be cold or hot, maybe more cold than hot but I could easily here mine whenever...you are talking to a guy who knows from experience lol.
Linebckr49
06-09-2007, 06:38 PM
so when you push in the clutch pedal, the rattling goes away, right?
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