Engine Issues
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Engine Issues
Hi guys,
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
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From: Toronto - Scarborough
Hi guys,
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Sorry to bear the bad news, but I hope maybe you can find another solution
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Originally Posted by Mushu_S2K' timestamp='1462561774' post='23959197
Hi guys,
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Sorry to bear the bad news, but I hope maybe you can find another solution
Yikes - what were they unable to fix it your engine? Anyone have a long block for sale?
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Inline pro is your friend.
My car is currently at their shop and they're super competitive on pricing for rebuilds.
Chances are there's something scored in your cylinders so you're going to need a refresh
My car is currently at their shop and they're super competitive on pricing for rebuilds.
Chances are there's something scored in your cylinders so you're going to need a refresh
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Originally Posted by Thanu31' timestamp='1462564656' post='23959255
[quote name='Mushu_S2K' timestamp='1462561774' post='23959197']
Hi guys,
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Hi guys,
Last year I heard a knocking sound in the engine. What I discovered was that a the electrode from the spark plug broke off and disappeared in my engine. I searched for it using a camera but was unsuccessful. I also discovered a helio coil as I pull out the broken spark plug. I ended up storing the car because I had no time to address at the time.
Now I am looking to get it back on the road and spoke to my mechanic and he suggested sending it away to have it re-bored and replace the head gasket.
Anyone else experience this issue?
Would love to get the forums thoughts on options to address. I am not in the market to purchase a complete engine.
Thanks for your insights...
-Andrew
Sorry to bear the bad news, but I hope maybe you can find another solution
Yikes - what were they unable to fix it your engine? Anyone have a long block for sale?
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Yea like he said, my cylinders were scored, and I had knocking. Needed a rebuild, but I found a good deal on a used one instead.
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Any idea of approx costs to fix? Engines on Ebay are like $4-$5K. Not in my budget right now.
Cheers,
A
