Engine is toast; Need Suggestions
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Engine is toast; Need Suggestions
Hey guys, So my car broke down last night. I haven't had a chance to get it to a garage yet but I'm suspecting the engine is gone. I'm looking for suggestions on the best course of action going forward. I like the car and want to keep it, but I've never gone down the path of replacing an engine. Where should I look first? Also, what do you think I'm looking at as far as hurting my pocket when it is all said and done?
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While I'm driving, a loud rattling sound started from the engine, then about 5-10 seconds later the engine cut off. Try to start it and it doesn't even attemtp to turn over.
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yea you're gonna have to take it apart and see whats going on... might as well bring it into a shop and see if they at least can see what the problem might be without charging you.
When's the last time you changed the timing belt?
When's the last time you changed the timing belt?
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Start looking for a good used motor in the local junk yards. Should be able to find one for $500 - $750. Like this one:
2004
Engine
Mitsubishi Outlander
54,000 miles
$650.06
USA-OH(Harrisville)
1-800-334-9811
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