Replaced radiator and rod bearings Options

[BeefyT]

I just got my car back from the mechanic. He replaced the radiator and the rod bearings. Everything seems to be running fine except when I take off in 1st gear. I can feel the pedals and and seat shake and the car seems to struggle taking off. It only happens for 2 seconds. Do you guys think it might be the clutch or something he did while replacing the rod bearings?

This post has been edited by BeefyT: Apr 13, 2008 - 5:46 AM

[6G96GT]

Just to be sure, I'd check the injectors for any blockage, also check your motor mounts for wear, and possible check your timing...maybe the mech. advanced it a bit too much. I'd might check your intake hoses and pipes from the airmeter back to the throttle body to make sure everything's hooked up right and not loose or even disconnected.

[Bitter]

he replaced the rod bearings? and only the rod bearings? wtf mate. if your engine was damaged enough to need new rod bearings then odds are the crank should have been taken out, mic'd, turned, polished, and while you're at it do the main bearings as well.

thats like putting a plug in a bald tire, sure it works but you need a new tire. understand what i'm saying? i hate when shops just go for the quick and easy fix rather than doing it right. it makes me sound bad when i tell someone they need an engine because they have rod knock and they say 'well the shop down the road can do the rod bearings for $500 instead of the whole engine'. plugging a bald tire.

[6G96GT]

he replaced the rod bearings? and only the rod bearings? wtf mate. if your engine was damaged enough to need new rod bearings then odds are the crank should have been taken out, mic'd, turned, polished, and while you're at it do the main bearings as well.

thats like putting a plug in a bald tire, sure it works but you need a new tire. understand what i'm saying? i hate when shops just go for the quick and easy fix rather than doing it right. it makes me sound bad when i tell someone they need an engine because they have rod knock and they say 'well the shop down the road can do the rod bearings for $500 instead of the whole engine'. plugging a bald tire.

Here's a scenerio for ya...if you ran a compression test on your block which is stock with 172K and the test ran a near perfect reading AND you don't burn oil, leak oil, or smoke at all...would you consider going into the bottom end and replacing the bearings "just because" of the high mileage? ... or would you leave it alone? I'm only asking cause that's my situation. SORRY TO INTRUDE ON THE POST!!!

[stephen_lee]

he replaced the rod bearings? and only the rod bearings? wtf mate. if your engine was damaged enough to need new rod bearings then odds are the crank should have been taken out, mic'd, turned, polished, and while you're at it do the main bearings as well.

thats like putting a plug in a bald tire, sure it works but you need a new tire. understand what i'm saying? i hate when shops just go for the quick and easy fix rather than doing it right. it makes me sound bad when i tell someone they need an engine because they have rod knock and they say 'well the shop down the road can do the rod bearings for $500 instead of the whole engine'. plugging a bald tire.

Here's a scenerio for ya...if you ran a compression test on your block which is stock with 172K and the test ran a near perfect reading AND you don't burn oil, leak oil, or smoke at all...would you consider going into the bottom end and replacing the bearings "just because" of the high mileage? ... or would you leave it alone? I'm only asking cause that's my situation. SORRY TO INTRUDE ON THE POST!!!

compression and leaking oil has nothing to do with your bearings. all you HAVE to take off is the oil pan.
if it has a knock, i would

[BeefyT]

he replaced the rod bearings? and only the rod bearings? wtf mate. if your engine was damaged enough to need new rod bearings then odds are the crank should have been taken out, mic'd, turned, polished, and while you're at it do the main bearings as well.

thats like putting a plug in a bald tire, sure it works but you need a new tire. understand what i'm saying? i hate when shops just go for the quick and easy fix rather than doing it right. it makes me sound bad when i tell someone they need an engine because they have rod knock and they say 'well the shop down the road can do the rod bearings for $500 instead of the whole engine'. plugging a bald tire.

well he was just going to replace the radiator but he heard the engine was knocking so he just replaced the rod bearings so i wouldnt hear the knock. He told me the crank isnt damaged that bad. All he charged me was $250 US. He also did and oil change and replaced the spark plugs. Im gonna have the engine rebuilt soon.

[6G96GT]

he replaced the rod bearings? and only the rod bearings? wtf mate. if your engine was damaged enough to need new rod bearings then odds are the crank should have been taken out, mic'd, turned, polished, and while you're at it do the main bearings as well.

thats like putting a plug in a bald tire, sure it works but you need a new tire. understand what i'm saying? i hate when shops just go for the quick and easy fix rather than doing it right. it makes me sound bad when i tell someone they need an engine because they have rod knock and they say 'well the shop down the road can do the rod bearings for $500 instead of the whole engine'. plugging a bald tire.

well he was just going to replace the radiator but he heard the engine was knocking so he just replaced the rod bearings so i wouldnt hear the knock. He told me the crank isnt damaged that bad. All he charged me was $250 US. He also did and oil change and replaced the spark plugs. Im gonna have the engine rebuilt soon.

No, there's no knock and Oil Press. is perfect.

[97lestyousay]

So correct me if I am wrong. Mar 8 you posted about the rod bearing.
Then apr 1 about the radiator. Did you drive it with a spun rod bearing
for that span of time? If so your crank is likley toast.

[stephen_lee]

i drove 60 miles w/ a rod knock and very little oil.
had to. mommy didn't know i left town.
i had just got my license/car. i was an idiot

This post has been edited by stephen_lee: Apr 13, 2008 - 10:49 PM

[BeefyT]

So correct me if I am wrong. Mar 8 you posted about the rod bearing.
Then apr 1 about the radiator. Did you drive it with a spun rod bearing
for that span of time? If so your crank is likley toast.

yea i did drive it with a spun rod bearing.....but he said the crank wasnt damaged thats bad.....i dont know what "that bad" means....but im gonna rebuild the engine anyway.