timing belt maybe?

[TEXAGGIE-VX-01]

Well seeing as all 15 or so Austin Area VX owners take their cars to this one and only shop I would think they know a VX inside and out by now. But without digging into it. The mechanic thinks the engine is a ticking time bomb. Or shall I say a knocking time bomb. But yeah with a new motor in it, I was quoted $5,900 So the fate of the VX is looking grim

[mattferguson14]

Well seeing as all 15 or so Austin Area VX owners take their cars to this one and only shop I would think they know a VX inside and out by now. But without digging into it. The mechanic thinks the engine is a ticking time bomb. Or shall I say a knocking time bomb. But yeah with a new motor in it, I was quoted $5,900 So the fate of the VX is looking grim

Ouch!.. Well worst comes to worse there are plenty of guys on this forum who would love to own your VX as a parts car. Or you could part it out yourself. You should be able to get a bit of your investment back at least. Or you could start selling your other belongings and get your beloved VX back up and running! Sorry to hear about this unfortunate finding. Is she your daily driver also? I don't know what I would do if my engine blew up..