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Car Forum / Toyota / Camry / December 2008Bearings Gone? Need Advice ...
Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there anything I can do to get more from what has been a reliable vehicle? > Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I > need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there > anything I can do to get more from what has been a reliable vehicle? My 98 Camry V6 XLE with 77,000 miles in excellent condition (especially the engine and transmission) has a wholesale value of about $3500 (which I just found out is the trade-in value). Your car is not worth $5000 even with a new engine (which I assume is actually a rebuilt engine and may not work as good as even one with 77,000 miles). > Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I > need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there > anything I can do to get more from what has been a reliable vehicle? Unless you ran it with no oil that's unlikely - I'd get a second opinion. If the car is excellent otherwise and you like it, consider a warrantied used engine. > Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I > need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there > anything I can do to get more from what has been a reliable vehicle? What does the car do wrong, how was it maintained and driven. what oil is used. Use a broom stick to your ear to isolate sound, I have one that makes noise and its of no issue. 5000.00 what is it a dealer. You would have a few other issues also. And he did a compression test, what is it. >> Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone >> and I need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > dealer. You would have a few other issues also. And he did a > compression test, what is it. wife drove vehicle - oil was down about 3 quarts (no evidence of spill anywhere?) when I checked it about 2 months ago -10/40- makes ticking sound as engine revs or accelerates - seems to be located around third cylinder Undecided because cost to repair (if done right) seems less than getting a good used vehicle Josh > Undecided because cost to repair (if done right) seems less than > getting a good used vehicle > > Josh I will sell you my 98 Toyota Camry V6 XLE with 78K miles. Runs perfect, only used Mobil 1 synthetic oil. Never has used any measureable amount oil between changes, no leaks. $5,000. > wife drove vehicle - oil was down about 3 quarts === I realize this isn't worth much after the fact, but bear in mind the four cylinder only holds about 3.8 quarts total. > > wife drove vehicle - oil was down about 3 quarts > > === > I realize this isn't worth much after the fact, but bear in mind the > four cylinder only holds about 3.8 quarts total. 3.8 total, minus whats in the pump, valvetrain, dripping down, leaves . 001 qt > 3.8 total, minus whats in the pump, valvetrain, dripping down, leaves . > 001 qt 3.8 is the amount need to refill after draining, not the total amount of oil inside the engine. The initial oil fill would require more than 3.8 quarts. > 3.8 is the amount need to refill after draining, not the total amount of oil > inside the engine. The initial oil fill would require more than 3.8 quarts. ======= That's true, but not much more, something like 3/4 US quart additional. But remember, that amount is sort of trapped in the engine, doesn't drain out for refill and thus not likely available at the sump pick up. > Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I > need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there > anything I can do to get more from what has been a reliable vehicle? wife drove vehicle - oil was down about 3 quarts (no evidence of spill anywhere?) when I checked it about 2 months ago -10/40- makes ticking sound as engine revs or accelerates - seems to be located around third cylinder Undecided because cost to repair (if done right) seems less than getting a good used vehicle Josh > > Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I > > need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Josh Ive always had one low bearing make noise but i cant hear yours. On an old old 54 buick I once put in one cracked piston from below, Maybe bearings can be replaced from below, or drive it if its not to bad, if someone can hear it 40ft away driving by loud, time is short >> Mechanic claims the "rod bearings" on my 99 camry (4cyl) are gone and I >> need a new engine. Is a $5,000 expense the ONLY solution? Is there [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Josh Remember when I wrote 'unless it was run out of oil'? You probably do need to either get a new/used motor or, if this one runs ok otherwise, drive it with the noise. Don't use 10W-40 oil, though. 10W-30 would be better. It is probably also leaking oil somewhere. The distributor O-ring is the place to start looking. |
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