[Shotimes] :( i think my '93 is dead

[Bob]

If you add oil, and it stays, then that leaves the plug/filter, might be
best to take it to a mechanic and have them document whether the plug/filter
was loose to start with.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Ian Fisher
> Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 8:47 PM
>
> You "might" be ok. I once severly overheated my engine
> after a motor mount change when I didn't add coolant
> back into the system properly. The engine knocked a
> little bit and the red oil light was flickering at
> idle. Tolerances tend to get tight when the oil
> overheats or is not present because it's not
> lubricating properly. The rod bearings don't actually
> sit on the crank; they sit on the film of oil around
> the crank. No oil=noise. Your situation is a little
> different because you were actually out of oil whereas
> I had cooked my oil.
>
> I'd add oil, make sure the drain plug is tight and let
> it cool down. You may also want to make sure the
> filter is tight. Check it out in a few hours.
>
> However, changing your rod bearings (even if the noise
> isn't present) may not be a bad idea. Hopefully you
> won't have to change your engine. :-/
>
> good luck-keep us posted.
>
> Ian
>
> --- Bob <bob@hotpursuit.net> wrote:
>
> > I worked with a gal that had an oil change done and
> > they didn't tighten the
> > oil drain plug.  A couple of weeks later, the engine
> > was toast.  She had the
> > oil changed at the dealership, which disclaimed all
> > responsibility.
> > Best of luck,
> > 	-- Bob
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
> > Aaron Lowe
> > > Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 4:54 PM
> > > To: Hartberger, Jason M. AT3; SHOtimes
> > > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] :( i think my '93 is dead
> > >
> > >
> > > At 06:46 PM 2/6/2005, Hartberger, Jason M.  AT3
> > wrote:
> > > >  You at the very least have to change
> > > >out your rod bearings and hope to God that you
> > didn't score your
> > > crankshaft.
> > >
> > > That sounds expensive, even if I DON'T need a new
> > engine.
> > >
> > > >  Did you
> > > >have your IAB changed after the oil?
> > >
> > > Yes, I had the oil changed about 2 weeks before I
> > had the IAB
> > > replaced.  But what could they have done when
> > changing the IAB that would
> > > have caused me to lose oil?
> > >
> > > Arghhhh.