Major Problems after solving many others HELP! Won't Start
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: NORTH DALLAS, texas
I just read another post about another cam gear wheel oil starved engine problem.
The mechanic replaced the cam gear and timing belt and flushed the sludge and new oil.. Engine is doing well.
He said the oil was either the wrong type used in the recent oil change and or low oil.
Well that sounds exactly like happened before and after for me!
My dad took it to have the oil changed and the shop used 5W-20 instead of the 10w-30 I've always used.
I drove on this wrong oil type for maybe 500-1500 miles and I'm sure that by the time the engine stopped the oil had been burned or absorbed over time and it wasn't low but definitely lower than fresh changed.
Isn't this a possible cause, wrong oil, years of spAratic low oil?
The mechanic replaced the cam gear and timing belt and flushed the sludge and new oil.. Engine is doing well.
He said the oil was either the wrong type used in the recent oil change and or low oil.
Well that sounds exactly like happened before and after for me!
My dad took it to have the oil changed and the shop used 5W-20 instead of the 10w-30 I've always used.
I drove on this wrong oil type for maybe 500-1500 miles and I'm sure that by the time the engine stopped the oil had been burned or absorbed over time and it wasn't low but definitely lower than fresh changed.
Isn't this a possible cause, wrong oil, years of spAratic low oil?
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 22,390
Likes: 1,842
From: Long Island, New York
I'd be concerned about metal in the engine, primarily on top of the oil jet bolts because thats where it all goes. They need to be removed and cleaned out or you will overheat the pistons and destroy the cyl walls.
With a camwheel in that conditon, you can rest assured 100% there are metal fragments in the engine, and the oil jet bolt ports are ground zero for the collection of debris.
With a camwheel in that conditon, you can rest assured 100% there are metal fragments in the engine, and the oil jet bolt ports are ground zero for the collection of debris.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 3,368
Likes: 2
From: Keller, TX
I will look for a good mechanic! Any suggestions for the DFW prefferably PLANO or NORTH DALLAS area?
Lastly.. it is and somewhat is NOT a trooper of a S2K.... because although it's "still" well kinda running at 197,000 remember I replaced the ENTIRE engine at 79 or 89K after oil starvation hitting VTEC at 8000 RPM in 3rd or 4th gear while the engine "THOUGHT" it was warm enough, and it was warm from a shortly earlier drive and break... but not warm enough... I believe it had 3 Bars.. but alas instant engine seizure... the most expensive and disgusting and painful grinding of metal I've ever personally witnessed and caused... and mega plumes of steam and smoke from the entire front of the car and instant 5 quarts of oil street stain in mere seconds... valve or rod or something thru the block thru the oil pan out the bottom of the bay.
and the transmission and differential all been replaced or rebuilt at least 4 times each... so trooper not really.. Japanese small penis transmission and differential driven like one of my last 5 mustang cobras equals embarrassment, pain, and debt.
Lastly.. it is and somewhat is NOT a trooper of a S2K.... because although it's "still" well kinda running at 197,000 remember I replaced the ENTIRE engine at 79 or 89K after oil starvation hitting VTEC at 8000 RPM in 3rd or 4th gear while the engine "THOUGHT" it was warm enough, and it was warm from a shortly earlier drive and break... but not warm enough... I believe it had 3 Bars.. but alas instant engine seizure... the most expensive and disgusting and painful grinding of metal I've ever personally witnessed and caused... and mega plumes of steam and smoke from the entire front of the car and instant 5 quarts of oil street stain in mere seconds... valve or rod or something thru the block thru the oil pan out the bottom of the bay.
and the transmission and differential all been replaced or rebuilt at least 4 times each... so trooper not really.. Japanese small penis transmission and differential driven like one of my last 5 mustang cobras equals embarrassment, pain, and debt.
Second-Autoscope is an excellent shop with amny locations (cater to exotics so not the cheapest option), or Danny's import in Lewisville (has worked on all 3 of my honda/acuras)
Thread Starter
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: NORTH DALLAS, texas
First Mechanic to work on the car was cusses automotive in Plano Texas on 14th St. near Jupiter and the recent mechanic the one that did the recent major channel discovery and repair stuff is not DOS imports in Garland and I appreciate your recommendations and I will try to see about checking for the metal shavings Billman! Thanks'
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,677
Likes: 0
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post