Cascade Crew

Jadon · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:52 am Post subject: newbie help

ok so I briefly talked to aaron about this but thought i'd bring it to you all as well. I was driving back home from Everett and noticed the oil pressure gauge was all the way low. odd. so i continued home (wasn't that far away). car was driving just fine and then going up east hill in kent, the car died (except for electric). It wouldn't start again, just a loud clicking noise and light white smoke came from the engine compartment.

I got it towed home and checked the oil and it was a little low. It was about time for an oil change but didn't think I should have low oil so perhaps I have an oil leak? anyways, I put some oil in and then was able to start it with little problem. Rev'd the engine for a few min and it sounded fine. I shut it off and that's the last I've messed with it. I'm having to travel for work so just havne' thad time but am back this weekend.

Upon my own research, it seems things could be just fine or things could be bad. I'm hoping the engine didn't get fried...but like I said, I didn't hear any knocks or pings. If the engine is fried, I'll just cut my losses and move on but if it's fixable without spending a bunch of money, then I'd get it fixed. So I'm wondering your opinions? thanks!

blue89 · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:49 pm Post subject:

So you drove it knowing it was low, then on an incline with probably higher rpm you had no pressure. Sounds like you spun a bearing which seized cause it was hot. When it cooled back down it broke free allowing you to turn it over. Might be fine for general use but abuse it and im sure it will seize all the way.

Did you drain the oil yet? If it looks like silver paint you should look for another engine.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2011 4:07 pm Post subject:

If that was the case, the starter wouldn't just making clicky noises. That's lack of power or bad connection to the starter. Possible heat soak.

When you say the oil was "a little low" was it between the add and full mark? Was it on the dipstick at all?

Let's get more facts before we condem an engine.

Alphius · Posted: Fri Nov 25, 2011 8:56 am Post subject:

Jadon · Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:13 pm Post subject:

the car seems to have strange starter issues so it may not be related to what happened anyways.

Oil was on the dipstick, just not a lot...bottom tip if I remember. To be honest, it was dark as hell and 2 weeks ago so I am not sure. I need to do an oil change and check if there is anything in the oil.

Perhaps it was a sign as I actually, unfortunately, need to sell it for financial reasons. I don't really want to but I don't think I have a choice. Anyone want to buy it Very Happy