I have a 1996 astro van. The oil pan was busted and this idot mechanic drove it home. I replaced the pan a now it makes a LOUD clunking noice. When I tried to drive it,there was a squealing noice and then it shut off. PLease help
2007-05-12 04:20:14 · 9 answers · asked by Ross 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Nothing good happens when you run an engine without oil. The noises you are hearing is your van telling you that you need to take your mechanic to court. See how many complaints have been filed about this guy at the Better Business Bureau, and sue him for a new engine. Call him and express your dissatisfaction and let him know you will be sueing for the cost of replacing the engine and the cost of a rental car. Better yet, have your attorney send him a registered letter outlining your complaint and the actions you will be taking aginst him.
2007-05-13 16:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by dirk d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like your engine has seized. Here are your options:
1) Rebuild the engine
2) Buy a new engine
3) Buy a new vehicle
I know it sounds harsh and expensive, but I'm just being honest. You may try to take the mechanic to court if he drove the van w/o oil in the engine.
2007-05-12 05:14:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a real wobbly big end, time for an engine rebuild or replacement , at the mechanics expense, anyone with a brain knows engines need oil, especially a mechanic
2007-05-13 01:54:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the engine is toast. You can't get very far with no oil in the engine
2007-05-12 04:23:48 · answer #4 · answered by Cruiser 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to get a new van
2007-05-12 04:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like a few things are ceasing up. Your engine may be toast.
2007-05-12 04:31:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bigger ball joint, decrease ball joint, suspension, unfastened lug nuts, unfastened steerage arm (Pittman arm). you could desire to get it interior the shop and up on the rack so that they could discover and attach the priority earlier your front tire falls off happening the line at sixty 5 and you harm it out.
2016-10-15 11:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your flux capacitor is probably shot.
2007-05-12 04:31:46 · answer #8 · answered by Random Guy on The Net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#2
There is NOTHING you can do to repair this.
2007-05-12 04:24:34 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋