We were told that a rod bearing is bad in our engine and it will cost around $3,000 to repair. The oil has been changed every 3000 miles and the vehicle only has 87,000 miles on it. What is the best way to pull the engine for possible replacement or repair? The mechanic said we must have gotten a lemon because he's heard very little in the way of problems. Other problems we've had repaired consist of wheel bearing replacement 4 times, defective sliding door, coolant leak, air conditioning stopped working a week after warranty was up and air bag system malfunction. I had an extended warranty from GM on the motor only. We noticed a noise from the lifters and took it in for repair. It was supposedly repaired but one week after the repair, the rod bearing is damaged. Can anyone advise on how to proceed with this van?...short of a bonfire?
2007-11-01 22:17:34 · 2 answers · asked by Lynn 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Doesn't your extended warranty cover this? 3K sounds high for a bearing replacement unless they are doing more than just that...I would check around for different shops to quote the job and see if it can be done without pulling the motor. You may have other problems with the motor once they get into the repair so it may not even be worth it to do. Maybe check around at dealers to see what they would give you for trade-in value in it's present condition. Some dealers like to do that because they can fix it at cost and make a profit on it if the van's in good shape otherwise. Weigh the trade-in value as is versus what it would be worth if you spent the money to fix it.
2007-11-02 02:05:53 · answer #1 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mechanic sound like he's right, Lemon! Way to much Repair for a "van" with that low mileage. Lemon Law First Then Maybe "Bonfire" In Dealer's Lot?
2007-11-02 08:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by sidecar0 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋