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Originally Posted by da_lizard
Thanks maxwedge.
Do you or anyone have any idea why the oil was so hot? As I mentioned, it was very hot through the cloth I used to make sure there was oil. The water temperature was 200 (I think) right in the middle of the dial, and was full of coolant.
I have told the mechanic we are going to pay the $500 difference for the engine with fewer miles, but I want to try to figure out what could have gone wrong with this one, to make sure it will not happen again.
The other weird thing is both times the engine "blew" it still had oil pressure, but had metal shavings in the oil.
The last time it would crank and drive a few miles, until the engine once again got hot and then it would turn off.
Any thoughts?????
Thanks
Elizabeth
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Check the Catalytic Converter/Exhaust system for restrictions. A couple of years ago I came across an 01' impala with a new engine which had the same symptoms. When the car came into my shop the engine oil was so hot the dipstick handle was melting, the customer was also complaining about lack of power especially when trying to pass on the highway. Turns out the catalytic converter was clogged causing excessive exaust backpressure which more than likely damaged the old engine. After the converter was replaced, the engine ran well and the oil temp returned to normal. Good Luck!