knocking

[Ldub]

im just all bummed out because i went from driving the vx to driving a chevy 1500 van thats bright red and cant turn for shizzle.

Sheesh...that would do it.
Two jobs ago I had one of those bloated wallowing pigs as my work vehicle...not a fun way to get around.

[tom4bren]

"if he says its not worth fixing then i believe him"

Not to be anal retentive but I'd love to know what he's basing that on.

I was told once that I had a blown engine (throwing oil everywhere - too much head pressure). It ended up that all it needed was a PCV & oil breather ($8 & 5 min labor). That was back in the good old days though when shade tree mechanics could actually fix their rigs. Engines are more complicated now so he may be justified - maybe I just think too much.

[bigkoala1]

i understand where youre comming from. its not a little issue. when i say "something inside sounds ike it wants to get outside", you can here big chunks of metal moving around inside.

but they are going to tear apart the motor to see exactly what went wrong,per the warrenty company. so ill keep you guys posted. and ill try to take some pictures

[bigkoala1]

oh, and thank you guys for all your help... seriously thanks!!!

[bigkoala1]

well got a call for the dealership today. they tore the 3.5 down and it spun a bearing. the warrenty company is going to come down and take a look at it. i hope they dont try to screw me .

[bigkoala1]

took some pics

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...26/ppuser/2697

check out the bearing in the middle of the first pic.

the warrenty company wants to tear it down even further. i think they are just dragging out the inevitable

[johnnyapollo]

The way it sheared, it looks like a defective bearing (but I'm no expert).

-- John