Repeat of previous question. I have a 2000 protege 1.6 engine w/101197 miles. I hae been told the crank shaft bearings is loose and the car will leave me stranded. What shoul I expect when it does die and can any one tell me of a cheap way to remedy the problem. I don't have money for a new engine and I certainly don't have money for a new car-used or not. Will using a thicker oil help or create more problems. My oil light keeps flickering because i'm told with the bearing loose, it does not creat enought oil pressure. I like to visit my daughter in Austin from time to time, but the mechanic said that it will leave me stranded if I tried to do too much hiway driving. HELP!!!!!
2006-07-09 16:53:57 · 8 answers · asked by cherieg99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If your bearings have deteriorated to the degree that they have fasiled at only 107k, there must have been either lack of maintenance or serious failure. They should go at least twice that long. If budget is limited, there isn't much you can do. About all you can do is either use a good quality straight weight oil (e.g. 40 SAE) and / or a viscosity builder such as Motor Medic or STP. These are not remedies, but merely a Band-aid for your problem. When failure approaches, you will begin to notice engine noise, a "rattle" low in the engine, especially at start-up and under load. The best you can do is drive it gently (as I tell my customers, Treat it like a little old lady) Don't rev the engine unnecessarily high, and don't load it or "lug" the engine. Drive with a light throttle and watch the temperature. Pay attention to what is going on, and anticipate your next move. If it seems to be getting louder, then get somewhere safe soon, but don't add to the stress of the engine. One additional note--- be sure to take a lot of extra water and snacks so if it DOES let you down, you have provisions to keep you alive and relativly comfortable.
2006-07-09 17:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The bearings can be replaced with the engine still in the car. It shouldn't cost over 300 bucks.
Before you put any money into it, you should have a mechanic actually measure, and tell you what the oil pressure is. You may have nothing more seriously wrong than a bad sending unit, or a short in the wiring system.
Sounds like you oughta try a different mechanic.
2006-07-10 00:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by br549 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If this is indeed worn crankshaft bearings your drive time in this vehicle is very limited. No amount of oil additive, praying or voodoo is going to prevent a major internal failure. There is no cheap fix, although, a used engine replacement may be the only way to go on a budget. It will cost you appx $800.00 -- 1000.00 for a used engine and about $900.00 for a sympathetic mechanic to install it. Still cheaper than another car, but not by much. When this engine lets go, it will be UGLY and will stop -- no matter where you are.
2006-07-10 00:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I have never heard of a loose crank bearing, generally because they're bolted in, if its loose, it's bad. Low oil pressure could be a bad pump. You have 2 options, 1. time for some cash spending on a rebuilt, or a salvage motor. 2. this car is 16 years old, has no, or little resell value. The money you'll spend on a new motor, I would put into a down payment on a newer car.
2006-07-09 23:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by thugtwin1@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A worn bearing ...a thicker oil would help in the short term
Try motor honey....
2006-07-10 00:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok, just change the old engine oil, and pt new oil. we always used to drive a lot and it has no problem,
2006-07-09 23:59:45 · answer #6 · answered by OrangeApple 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rebuild the shaft
2006-07-10 00:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by chrisp972000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh... a professional says driving it will leave you stranded, yet you want to drive it. What can I say?
2006-07-09 23:56:34 · answer #8 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋