Engine Problems- Where Do I Start ?
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Engine Problems- Where Do I Start ?
420 SEL Post 4-1-2010
Water is " pouring out from the bottom of the engine and 2 bent valves.
Short background:
recently purchased used for $900. Needed muffler. Had muffler installed.
While driving from Connectict to Georgia, engaged the cruise control and it got stuck going up a hill and reved really high from 65 to 80 mph.
Pulled car over and tried to restart. Car seemed like throttle was stuck because it was reving high still.
Ended up getting it towed to a local shop they diagnosed and told me "two valves were bent" due to Floating from high engine rev and "maybe some head damage."
Attempted to " limp " car back to GA but car conked out again after a "Pop sound almost like backfire".
After getting towed again checked fluids and saw antifreeze low.
Poured in antfreeze and noticed it was running out from the bottom of the engine as fast as I poured it in the resevoir.
Car currently in storage in Conectticut.
Is engine repairable or, should I just swap it out or, cut my losses and try to find another and part this out or scrap?
I paid $900 for it but during 2 day ordeal ending up spending another $500 just to get home. I really want to keep it though> just need to about how much am I looking at spending?
Thanks in advance.
Duane B.
Water is " pouring out from the bottom of the engine and 2 bent valves.
Short background:
recently purchased used for $900. Needed muffler. Had muffler installed.
While driving from Connectict to Georgia, engaged the cruise control and it got stuck going up a hill and reved really high from 65 to 80 mph.
Pulled car over and tried to restart. Car seemed like throttle was stuck because it was reving high still.
Ended up getting it towed to a local shop they diagnosed and told me "two valves were bent" due to Floating from high engine rev and "maybe some head damage."
Attempted to " limp " car back to GA but car conked out again after a "Pop sound almost like backfire".
After getting towed again checked fluids and saw antifreeze low.
Poured in antfreeze and noticed it was running out from the bottom of the engine as fast as I poured it in the resevoir.
Car currently in storage in Conectticut.
Is engine repairable or, should I just swap it out or, cut my losses and try to find another and part this out or scrap?
I paid $900 for it but during 2 day ordeal ending up spending another $500 just to get home. I really want to keep it though> just need to about how much am I looking at spending?
Thanks in advance.
Duane B.
