Whats up guys. Been reading the board some and actually this site helped me fix my mothers car. She has a 2001 Intrepid 2.7. Had to replace the cam sensor cause of the codes it was pulling. Still has the normal oil smoke issues and the slight knock that it's had for years.
Well yesterday she was on the way to NC when the knock got super loud so she pulled off the road. I had her check the oil and it was full. She tried to take it to the next exit when it would even want to run. Had it towed back to Jax to a shop that was recommended. The guy looked it over and said that the knock was extremly loud from the bottom end and has a slight squeel to it, meaning the bearings are shot. He said the cheapest and best thing would be for a rebuild. He said it was about 5K. My mother just finished school and has a good job but is trying to get back on her feet and in no way can afford the 5K.
My question is, what options or advice do you guys have? What should we do?
Thanks!!
Russ
Well yesterday she was on the way to NC when the knock got super loud so she pulled off the road. I had her check the oil and it was full. She tried to take it to the next exit when it would even want to run. Had it towed back to Jax to a shop that was recommended. The guy looked it over and said that the knock was extremly loud from the bottom end and has a slight squeel to it, meaning the bearings are shot. He said the cheapest and best thing would be for a rebuild. He said it was about 5K. My mother just finished school and has a good job but is trying to get back on her feet and in no way can afford the 5K.
My question is, what options or advice do you guys have? What should we do?
Thanks!!
Russ