I hate to say it but it sounds like you are going to need a new engine. It sounds like you had rod knock and now you prob threw a rod. Do you see anything poking out through the block?
My car is toast...
Hi all helpful techs,
Here is my story:
Last night I was driving home from work. Doing 70mph in 5th gear on a highway. I heard a weird noise and turned off my sub. It sounded like rocks being shaken in a coffee can! It was very quiet at first but it grew louder if the gas was applied! After a few miles the noise became progressively louder whether I was on the gas or not. I was only a few mile from home and decided to let it rest there. But I did not make it! I got stranded on the highway at 1am! The car all of a sudden became very jerky and hesitiated violently on the road while driving! Soon after the car just shut off and I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. The sound, I believe, was traced to the engine itself. It sounded like the pistons were slamming rocks! I checked ALL of my fluids and they were all full! When I start the car (It sounds AWEFUL) I have to use the gas to get it started, if I let it idle or use the clutch or brake, or anything, it shuts off! After numerous restarts to get home, it does not turn over at all now!
Possible problems: Is it the thermostat?- the guage on the dash never rises and stays on the extreme C side. I would not know if I overheated or not!
I need my car ASAP! I'm missing classes at college as we speak. Please help. I don't trust the local techs because they just want to gouge me for all I'm worth. Please help! Reply to this or email me at [email protected]
Thanks!
Here is my story:
Last night I was driving home from work. Doing 70mph in 5th gear on a highway. I heard a weird noise and turned off my sub. It sounded like rocks being shaken in a coffee can! It was very quiet at first but it grew louder if the gas was applied! After a few miles the noise became progressively louder whether I was on the gas or not. I was only a few mile from home and decided to let it rest there. But I did not make it! I got stranded on the highway at 1am! The car all of a sudden became very jerky and hesitiated violently on the road while driving! Soon after the car just shut off and I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. The sound, I believe, was traced to the engine itself. It sounded like the pistons were slamming rocks! I checked ALL of my fluids and they were all full! When I start the car (It sounds AWEFUL) I have to use the gas to get it started, if I let it idle or use the clutch or brake, or anything, it shuts off! After numerous restarts to get home, it does not turn over at all now!
Possible problems: Is it the thermostat?- the guage on the dash never rises and stays on the extreme C side. I would not know if I overheated or not!
I need my car ASAP! I'm missing classes at college as we speak. Please help. I don't trust the local techs because they just want to gouge me for all I'm worth. Please help! Reply to this or email me at [email protected]
Thanks!
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Yup, what Matt said. Your problem sounds like to be something may require you to replace the engine. Start calling for prices. Try http://www.soko.com
it does sound like the engine is in some need....call Soko or JGY they have JDM engines for cheap.....the install can practically be done by you and some buddies....rent a hoist and grab some extra parts lol
its not that expensive for an engine swap....trust me i did it twice!
its not that expensive for an engine swap....trust me i did it twice!
Hi all,
It probably is not a good sign if there are tiny pieces of metal attached to the dipstick when I checked the oil...Anyway I'm pretty sure I need a new engine. Out of curiosity, I found a guy on the internet that did the same thing by going 90mph in 3rd gear (redline?) would this cause the engine to throw a rod? Also very important, I'm interested in swapping in a SR20DET in the car. Any sites that sell them for less than $1,250? Thanks a bunch all!
It probably is not a good sign if there are tiny pieces of metal attached to the dipstick when I checked the oil...Anyway I'm pretty sure I need a new engine. Out of curiosity, I found a guy on the internet that did the same thing by going 90mph in 3rd gear (redline?) would this cause the engine to throw a rod? Also very important, I'm interested in swapping in a SR20DET in the car. Any sites that sell them for less than $1,250? Thanks a bunch all!
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