Rod Bearing problem, My car knocks....and my mechanic said i spun the rod bearing.. Options

[97lestyousay]

If done right it wouldn't be considered half assed in anyway. You are doing what would be done in a rebuild. If I knew why it happened, and the journal was fine I would not hesitate to do it that way. There is no difference between doing it that way or on an engine stand except the personal comfort level.

This post has been edited by 97lestyousay: Mar 18, 2008 - 10:45 PM

[hurley97]

So does anyone have any basis why my suggestion is the wrong way?
Something other than "it's not the right way to do it". A REASON why it's not the right way?

it's not worth arguing with you Jeremy, you type almost as much as you talk

That's because I try to take the time to explain things.

But on the other hand I'm not stupid either and I may be a girl but I do know what I'm talking about.

No, you're not stupid, and being a girl has nothing to do with it.
But I don't think you do in this particular case.
You obviously don't [or at least didn't] know anything about the procedure, so how can you say it's the wrong way to fix it?

I take offense to that Jeremy. You have no idea what I know, but it's a lot more than you think I do.

it's not worth arguing with you Jeremy, you type almost as much as you talk

I don't even feel like reading all that... You know I'm aware you aren't stupid and it's not like I'm doubting that you know what you are talking about. But on the other hand I'm not stupid either and I may be a girl but I do know what I'm talking about.

My point is that, yes, there are ways around doing it the 6hr way, there is always a way around things. Problem is finding a shop willing to do it that way nowadays, and if you do I would be very careful in choosing who does it. If it were me (assuming I knew nothing) I would sooner learn how to do it myself or find a friend or someone I trust to teach me or learn with me and rebuild it myself.

And to answer your questions, yes my dealer has and does rebuild anything possible before buying anything new or used. They used to rebuild transmissions but we don't anymore because Toyota recommends straight replacement.

nowhere did I say your way was "wrong", if he were to do the job in his garage there would be nothing wrong with it. But if you go try and find a shop to do it they will most likely want to do it the other way since they can get more money out of you that way.

[alltracman78]

But on the other hand I'm not stupid either and I may be a girl but I do know what I'm talking about.

No, you're not stupid, and being a girl has nothing to do with it.
But I don't think you do in this particular case.
You obviously don't [or at least didn't] know anything about the procedure, so how can you say it's the wrong way to fix it?

I take offense to that Jeremy. You have no idea what I know, but it's a lot more than you think I do.

I'm sorry if you do.
Just to clear up any possible confusion, I highlighted what I believe you took offense to. I was referring specifically to the procedure that I was talking about, not necessarily car stuff in general. I thought it was clear enough, but possibly it wasn't.
You tried to tell me the procedure I referred to couldn't be done the way I said it could. It took me twice to explain it to you [I'm assuming at this point you understand how to do it, at least roughly], so you obviously didn't know what I was talking about.


So I don't see how my stating that you didn't know what you were talking about is offensive, especially after you specifically stated that you did. You obviously didn't, and I merely pointed out [politely] that you in fact did not.

nowhere did I say your way was "wrong", if he were to do the job in his garage there would be nothing wrong with it. But if you go try and find a shop to do it they will most likely want to do it the other way since they can get more money out of you that way.

You didn't specifically state that "my" way was wrong, but you did try to tell me that it couldn't be done the way I suggested, and once I had explained that it in fact could, you insinuated [or at least that's what it looks like] that it was a half assed repair, when in fact it's not at all. I believe "cutting corners" was one of your phrases.

Honestly, unless his "help" has the right tools [for measuring the engine parts], and has experience with engines, he's better off NOT doing this in his garage. He can slap the bearings in and hope for the best, but he won't be able to verify that the journal and rod are ok before he does it. It won't cost him much in parts though, so :shrug:.

I agree, it won't be as easy to find a shop willing to do this, but there are good shops that will do it, you just have to look harder [if you're interested in doing it this way].

I'm more than open to any actual reasons WHY it's an incorrect way to do this [for anyone, not specifically aimed at you Stef].

This post has been edited by alltracman78: Mar 20, 2008 - 9:39 PM

[hurley97]

I'm going to give you a big hug when I see you at the meet Jeremy

[alltracman78]

This post has been edited by alltracman78: Mar 21, 2008 - 6:58 PM

[GMan]

> Mar 21, 2008 - 1:55 PM
> hurley97
> '97 ST Hatchback
> From Newport, RI
> I'm going to give you a big hug when I see you at the meet Jeremy


Lucky Jeremy

I'll have to try that procedure sometime.

Regards;

[monkey]

lucky ****!