So, while trying to get the engine to turn, I took a block of wood, started using that and hammer to tap pistons. That was when one piston sank all the way down into the cylinder. Not supposed to happen. That means a connecting rod or at least a bolt or two for it are broken.
Crawled underneath the car to try and pull the oil pan. Seems I would need an engine lift to pull the oil pan.
Made the decision to just go with getting a rebuilt engine. Got an estimate earlier, just in case I would not be able to get the engine to turn. Best estimate was $1800 plus tax, which is including labor, 2 year/24,000 mile warranty. (Does not include towing or fluids.) Not a bad price.
I figure maybe Jan or Feb I can manage it. The truck will probably be okay until then, since it doesn't usually overheat in cold weather. Just have to do something before warm weather comes back again.
The car is still a good deal for the price. Body and transmission are in good shape. Decent tires, suspension, almost new battery and alternator. I just replaced the starter. I will buy a couple more peripheral parts, such as oil pressure regulator. I already got oil and antifreeze this morning. I figure around $2000 for the engine brings total to around $2700 and the car should be good for a few years. Probably spend some money on paint or even a full paint job.
I will see if the shop may give me a bit of a discount, since the engine is extensively dismantled and possibly in trade for new parts which I bought but can't return. Full gasket set, new lifters and push rods.
One reason for the decision is just not being sure what else I may run into. Blown head gasket, frozen lifter, bent push rod, leaking freeze plug (replaced already), bad starter (replaced). Between tools I don't have and don't have room for if I bought them, the time and effort required in the winter, mostly at night and during the holidays, it's best to let it sit for a while.
Sucks it should happen so close to Christmas but if that's the worst that happens close to Christmas this year, I'll take it. Been through much worse.
Crawled underneath the car to try and pull the oil pan. Seems I would need an engine lift to pull the oil pan.
Made the decision to just go with getting a rebuilt engine. Got an estimate earlier, just in case I would not be able to get the engine to turn. Best estimate was $1800 plus tax, which is including labor, 2 year/24,000 mile warranty. (Does not include towing or fluids.) Not a bad price.
I figure maybe Jan or Feb I can manage it. The truck will probably be okay until then, since it doesn't usually overheat in cold weather. Just have to do something before warm weather comes back again.
The car is still a good deal for the price. Body and transmission are in good shape. Decent tires, suspension, almost new battery and alternator. I just replaced the starter. I will buy a couple more peripheral parts, such as oil pressure regulator. I already got oil and antifreeze this morning. I figure around $2000 for the engine brings total to around $2700 and the car should be good for a few years. Probably spend some money on paint or even a full paint job.
I will see if the shop may give me a bit of a discount, since the engine is extensively dismantled and possibly in trade for new parts which I bought but can't return. Full gasket set, new lifters and push rods.
One reason for the decision is just not being sure what else I may run into. Blown head gasket, frozen lifter, bent push rod, leaking freeze plug (replaced already), bad starter (replaced). Between tools I don't have and don't have room for if I bought them, the time and effort required in the winter, mostly at night and during the holidays, it's best to let it sit for a while.
Sucks it should happen so close to Christmas but if that's the worst that happens close to Christmas this year, I'll take it. Been through much worse.
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