Free '96 legacy wagon

michael · #1 04-12-2008, 08:56 PM

Not for you! I just had one handed down to me with a bad engine. I haven't heard it yet but there is a terrible knock. The owner's mechanic said it was possibly a bad rod. Before I hid the junkyard for a used engine how much of the rod assy. if any can be changed through the oil pan? BTW it's an N/A 4 cyl 2. something or other. If this is a stupid question sorry i'm trying to think simple first.

TomsSVX · #2 04-12-2008, 09:29 PM

Done... when do you need it gone??hehehehe

If there is a rod knock and it is "horrible" it has more than likely damaged the crank... Best bet it to try and get another engine for it to keep it simple and cheap

Tom

crazyhorse · #3 04-13-2008, 06:49 AM

It COULD be piston slap too if it's a 2.5.

Before my 2.5 went south for head gaskets, it had an ugly knock when it was cold. Within 5mins of startup, it was quiet as a mouse. It's ugly sounding, but it won't kill the motor. Moral, let the car warm up & see if the knock goes away. If it does, don't sweat it, if not it's motor time.

AndrewR · #4 04-13-2008, 07:02 AM

And then there is the timing belt tensioner knock too!

michael · #5 04-13-2008, 08:01 AM

Thanks for all the replys, I will be picking it up this week. If it didn't damage the crank can the internals be removed through the pan. I have never messed with motor internals so my knowledge is limited. I have never gone beyond a head gasket.

TomsSVX · #6 04-13-2008, 09:18 AM

not really... The engine basically needs to be pulled in order to access the piston pin to remove it... its not as simple as the old v engines.

Tom