01-19-2004
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Hey guys. I just picked up a 1G AWD four days ago and it's already broke. The engine had 15k on it. Was cruising at 65 mph, just added a quart of oil (the dipstick was broken, so I think I had about 5.5 quarts of oil in the engine. Didn't know that the dipstick was broken till after the car had the oil in it) So, I was just putting along at 65 mph, when the car surged, like a misfire, and then I heard a knocking type noise and the car died. Pull over, start the car, it idles alright, engine was kinda shakey, but it's knocking like crazy. Got it flatbeaded back to my apartment. Took the plugs out, the 2nd cylinder from the timing belt had oil above the threads. All of the spart plugs looked good. Any ideas? Spun rod bearing because of too much oil?? Maybe the timing belt skipped a tooth? I'm going to try and do a comp. test but my thing sucks. Thanks guys. Noah
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formerly ecoli
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I would check the timing belt, but maybe if your lucky you just killed some plugs and wires and it's running on 2 or 3 cylinders. Usually the first thing to go from too much oil is the turbo though. If the oil level in the pan is too high, then the turbo can't drain properly so the oil starts backing up and blows the seals in the turbo.
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01-19-2004
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Was this Dane's old car?
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01-19-2004
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Thanks ecoli. I'm going to drop the oil pan and take off the valve cover to get some more info on what the problem is. Yes, this is Dane's old car. Thanks, Noah
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01-19-2004
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that explains why my t25 is in such shitty shape. Before I bought the car, the oil was 4 inches up on the dipstick. I got the car for cheap though.
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01-19-2004
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Oh ya, any idea on why the dipstick wouldn't work?
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01-19-2004
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If you want to have some less invasive diagnostics done, we could drive out there with the boroscope and compression tester and see what it looks like. PM me if you want us to check it out.
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01-19-2004
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Big Turbo Monster
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Quote:
Originally posted by npaulseth@Jan 19 2004, 03:06 PM
Oh ya, any idea on why the dipstick wouldn't work?
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Well, all I can think of are quite obvious answers. Broken off too short, not enough oil in the car to register, or the dipstich being stuck in the tube. How doesn't it work? I cannot think of anything very obvious. If you have no idea what you are doing, I would deffinitly suggest having Mike (Raptor) checking it out for you. As far as the timing belt, get out your 10mm wrench and unbolt the top cover. It doesn't take more than 10 minutes. It will be quite obvious if the belt has snapped. Also check to make sure it didn't skip a few teeth.
Why were you putting oil in the car before checking the dipstick? 5.5 quarts is a lot of oil in a 1g. From what I remember, they take about 4 quarts.
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Life's tough.... it's even tougher if you're stupid.
7/25/09
Motorcycle cop pulls up next to me on UNI and says "Want to race?"
Me- "I don't think you would stand a chance."
Cop says "probably not" and drives off.
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01-20-2004
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Join Date: Jan 2004
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That's a nice offer, Mike. When you guys have come to a conclusion, let me know... I'm curious to hear. I can't believe that happened only a couple days after selling it to you. I never had any problems with it beforehand...
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01-20-2004
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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You aren't alone. My engine blew the day after I got my 91 GSX. Connecting rod got mad at the starter so it poked a hole through the engine and bitchslapped the fuck out of it.
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01-20-2004
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Quote:
Originally posted by dylan@Jan 20 2004, 12:13 AM
You aren't alone. My engine blew the day after I got my 91 GSX. Connecting rod got mad at the starter so it poked a hole through the engine and bitchslapped the fuck out of it.
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Haha, ya, well lets hope that it's just the timing belt. Raptor, where do you live? Also, I have like no money at all, so I couldn't really pay you that much. Call me at 612-290-1040 or PM me please. Thanks a ton guys. Noah
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01-20-2004
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i think he charges like $25 for using the boroscope.... which is very very reasonable considering you will spend 5 hours taking things off and puting them back on and plus other things that you will use in order to diagnose this problem yourself.
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01-21-2004
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Well, I am hoping it's the timing belt. It's going to a shop to get diagnosed. I could do a head swap if it comes down to it. If it's something on the bottom end....God help me. Noah
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01-22-2004
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Ya, I'm taking a risk. I just need to get it done.
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01-26-2004
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Join Date: Dec 2003
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Well, just talked to the shop. The shop thinks it's something on the bottom end, like a chunk (or skirt) of a piston fell off. What do you guys think?
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01-26-2004
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Originally posted by npaulseth@Jan 26 2004, 02:30 PM
Well, just talked to the shop. The shop thinks it's something on the bottom end, like a chunk (or skirt) of a piston fell off. What do you guys think?
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What shop is this? How can a piston "fall off"? :bs:
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