car's in the shop

Squints · February 4th, 2009, 07:18 PM

but i don't know how bad the damage is gonna be...

i was taking it to have a clutch/flywheel put in. maybe trans rebuilt. some other minor stuff that i could do myself but don't have the patience for.

anyway, i stopped at a gas station to get a drink on my way. came back out... wouldn't turn over. it's like it just decided to take a crap on me. and it really didn't sound like it was just a dead battery. it sounded like it was binding up. and after i would turn the key back, it seemed to... kinda "settle" i guess. like the engine was turning a little, and then returning to where it was. when i popped the hood, i didn't see any kind of fluid or anything. but the valve cover breather looked like it had some smoke coming out of it. when i popped it off, it was really wet on the underside. smelled like oil, but it was watery and clear.

i'm not the expert on engines by any means, but i don't think that's good.
anyway, i should know tomorrow what i'm looking at as far as how much work she needs.

some of you smart fellas tell me what you think.

JBIGBOOTSY · February 4th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Did you advance your timing, or maybe leave the dizzy loose?

87FloridaGT · February 4th, 2009, 07:37 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

but i don't know how bad the damage is gonna be...

i was taking it to have a clutch/flywheel put in. maybe trans rebuilt. some other minor stuff that i could do myself but don't have the patience for.

anyway, i stopped at a gas station to get a drink on my way. came back out... wouldn't turn over. it's like it just decided to take a crap on me. and it really didn't sound like it was just a dead battery. it sounded like it was binding up. and after i would turn the key back, it seemed to... kinda "settle" i guess. like the engine was turning a little, and then returning to where it was. when i popped the hood, i didn't see any kind of fluid or anything. but the valve cover breather looked like it had some smoke coming out of it. when i popped it off, it was really wet on the underside. smelled like oil, but it was watery and clear.

i'm not the expert on engines by any means, but i don't think that's good.
anyway, i should know tomorrow what i'm looking at as far as how much work she needs.

some of you smart fellas tell me what you think.

Coolant in the oil? Thinking maybe head gasket...but I promise I am no mechanic so not too sure
Still wouldnt explain not turning over though

Squints · February 4th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Originally Posted by JBIGBOOTSY

Did you advance your timing, or maybe leave the dizzy loose?

i haven't done anything to it. it's been sitting for about a year. i've been cranking it every once in a while and it would start right up with no hesitation. the only things i've done to it are cosmetic. except for exhaust.

68 dlxcoupe · February 5th, 2009, 03:59 PM

Loose battery connictions or loose connections on the starter possibly?? Start with simple shit

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by 68 dlxcoupe

Loose battery connictions or loose connections on the starter possibly?? Start with simple shit

did all that.

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 04:07 PM

ok here's the damage report.

vibration was not being caused by the flywheel, balancer, broken motor mount... none of the ideas i got from anyone. bent crank shaft. apparently, whoever had it before beat the ever loving shit out of it. so, due to the strong vibration, and the guy i bought it from driving it like that for a while, the bell housing is busted up, trans case is broken, and i'm pretty sure the engine is gonna be toast.

not looking forward to my road out of hell.

GTsetGO · February 5th, 2009, 04:09 PM

ouch brah.

that's no fun. I might stop by andy's tomorrow while i am over there.

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 04:10 PM

Originally Posted by GTsetGO

ouch brah.

that's no fun. I might stop by andy's tomorrow while i am over there.

cool. you can see what a piece of crap my car is. uugghhh

GTsetGO · February 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM

ehhh, it's a mustang. that's all that matters.

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 04:20 PM

having to replace the whole drivetrain matters when you can't afford it.
i'm trying to weigh my options. don't know if it's going to be worth it to get this one fixed or if i should,in the words of the late Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, "Throw in the gutter, and go buy another."

GTsetGO · February 5th, 2009, 04:34 PM

in all honesty. he probably has enough 5.0 parts in his garage at home to cut you a deal. lol

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 04:48 PM

all of my suspension stuff will bolt up to a new fox right? i know there are some differences between the 4 eyes and the newer ones. but, do any of those differences have to do with that kind of crap? cause, i might just buy one from this guy at work. his is an 89 in pretty solid condition.

baine21225 · February 5th, 2009, 05:16 PM

if you don't wanna dish out the money you would be better off with a new (used) engine, couple hundred bucks and your done

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by baine21225

if you don't wanna dish out the money you would be better off with a new (used) engine, couple hundred bucks and your done

i need everything from the engine to trans. and then, i have to have it put in. couple hundred bucks won't even get me through the door... unfortunately.

89lx · February 5th, 2009, 07:48 PM

1000 bucks and a weekend and shes on the road again

TKOTLARZ · February 5th, 2009, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by Squints

i need everything from the engine to trans. and then, i have to have it put in. couple hundred bucks won't even get me through the door... unfortunately.

it'll be cheaper than another car thats for sure..or jus go steal somones badass motor from their car

lol..fuck jus steal the whole car

gotn20 · February 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM

I had a buddy a couple years ago that had a neighbor with an 03 cobra that had a big kenne bell and shit ton's of mods that lost his job, Well his cobra repo'd and him and my buddy took the key broke into this ghetto impound lot and started and drove it through a fence lol. My buddy got the kenne bell for his 03 and his neighbor made a shit ton off of parts and got his insurance to pay out! It was some crazy shit. I'm sure it's luck they could never repeat

superbean · February 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM

hey man, i've got a couple of small blocks sitting around my garage, I would cut a fellow MM a deal if you come get it!

Squints · February 5th, 2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by superbean

hey man, i've got a couple of small blocks sitting around my garage, I would cut a fellow MM a deal if you come get it!

i might talk to you further about that if i can't find anything in the area. thanks for offer bro.

February 4th, 2009, 07:18 PM	#1
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	car's in the shop but i don't know how bad the damage is gonna be... i was taking it to have a clutch/flywheel put in. maybe trans rebuilt. some other minor stuff that i could do myself but don't have the patience for. anyway, i stopped at a gas station to get a drink on my way. came back out... wouldn't turn over. it's like it just decided to take a crap on me. and it really didn't sound like it was just a dead battery. it sounded like it was binding up. and after i would turn the key back, it seemed to... kinda "settle" i guess. like the engine was turning a little, and then returning to where it was. when i popped the hood, i didn't see any kind of fluid or anything. but the valve cover breather looked like it had some smoke coming out of it. when i popped it off, it was really wet on the underside. smelled like oil, but it was watery and clear. i'm not the expert on engines by any means, but i don't think that's good. anyway, i should know tomorrow what i'm looking at as far as how much work she needs. some of you smart fellas tell me what you think. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say. Last edited by Squints; February 4th, 2009 at 07:26 PM.

February 4th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you advance your timing, or maybe leave the dizzy loose? __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

February 5th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#5
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 916 iTrader: 2 reviews	Loose battery connictions or loose connections on the starter possibly?? Start with simple shit __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

February 5th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#7
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok here's the damage report. vibration was not being caused by the flywheel, balancer, broken motor mount... none of the ideas i got from anyone. bent crank shaft. apparently, whoever had it before beat the ever loving shit out of it. so, due to the strong vibration, and the guy i bought it from driving it like that for a while, the bell housing is busted up, trans case is broken, and i'm pretty sure the engine is gonna be toast. not looking forward to my road out of hell. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 5th, 2009, 04:09 PM	#8
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	ouch brah. that's no fun. I might stop by andy's tomorrow while i am over there. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

February 5th, 2009, 04:11 PM	#10
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	ehhh, it's a mustang. that's all that matters. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

February 5th, 2009, 04:20 PM	#11
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	having to replace the whole drivetrain matters when you can't afford it. i'm trying to weigh my options. don't know if it's going to be worth it to get this one fixed or if i should,in the words of the late Eric "Eazy-E" Wright, "Throw in the gutter, and go buy another." __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say. Last edited by Squints; February 5th, 2009 at 04:22 PM.

February 5th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#12
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,081 iTrader: 10 reviews	in all honesty. he probably has enough 5.0 parts in his garage at home to cut you a deal. lol __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE

February 5th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#13
Squints 2008 Hammock Rodeo Champ 2003 F-150 Lariat FX4 Supercab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VB,VA Posts: 1,236 iTrader: 0 reviews	all of my suspension stuff will bolt up to a new fox right? i know there are some differences between the 4 eyes and the newer ones. but, do any of those differences have to do with that kind of crap? cause, i might just buy one from this guy at work. his is an 89 in pretty solid condition. __________________ i have no mustang. so don't listen to anything i say.

February 5th, 2009, 05:16 PM	#14
baine21225 MM Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4,349 iTrader: 1 reviews	if you don't wanna dish out the money you would be better off with a new (used) engine, couple hundred bucks and your done __________________ "That's how Dad did it, that's how America does it... and it's worked out pretty well so far..."

February 5th, 2009, 07:48 PM	#16
89lx Regular 1989 LX coupe 5.0L Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NS Canada Posts: 496 iTrader: 0 reviews	1000 bucks and a weekend and shes on the road again __________________

February 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#18
gotn20 Atomized Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had a buddy a couple years ago that had a neighbor with an 03 cobra that had a big kenne bell and shit ton's of mods that lost his job, Well his cobra repo'd and him and my buddy took the key broke into this ghetto impound lot and started and drove it through a fence lol. My buddy got the kenne bell for his 03 and his neighbor made a shit ton off of parts and got his insurance to pay out! It was some crazy shit. I'm sure it's luck they could never repeat

February 5th, 2009, 08:55 PM	#19
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	hey man, i've got a couple of small blocks sitting around my garage, I would cut a fellow MM a deal if you come get it! __________________ weeee foooord!

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