I love my car and don't want to get rid of it. But it has been a pain in the butt lately. I blew a headgasket four months ago, and me and my Dad re-built the engine. Then I two days ago, it busted the timing chain on the highway. So again, the engine's coming apart. It's a SC. So any advice would be helpful. (Don't bother if your just gonna say 'get rid of it'!!)
2006-09-28 08:20:09 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Did you reinstall the old timing chain? If so, not a good idea. I'd just install another chain and use a good oil in it. Also check to see if the oiler is working. Stick a wire in it to unplug it. It's alwas a good idea to have the block vatted before rebuilding it.
Hope this helps.
Master tech 40 yrs.
2006-09-28 08:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Cal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-28 08:51:44 · answer #2 · answered by Teddy Bear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey you mite of bent a valve or 2, you need 2 git your head rebuilt and look for bad teeth on the gears of the timing chain so to dose on throw the chine a gen :)
2006-09-28 10:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by adam coon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
those engines in those cars arent the best, they have had their share of problems. but if your going to keep it and your going to take it apart again, you might as well change the water pump while your doing the timing belt because if it locks up, it'll ruin the timing belt.
2006-09-28 13:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by racing_tennessee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's usually heck of alot cheaper to fix your car then to buy another. Hopefully your thought the worst for awhile. I would keep your car.
2006-09-28 08:31:10 · answer #5 · answered by Meerkats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋