Dying engine

[pinkandgeek]

So I have had my DSM for a month or so, its a 96 2gnt with around 130K on it. The other day I noticed that around 2500rpm there begins a clicking, not a clicking like valves hitting the tops of the pistons because I jumped a tooth or something, it deeper. More like a clank if you get where I am going. It only intensifies when the engine is revved. It is directly tied to engine speed.
I immediately stopped driving it, haven't driven it since. Had it checked out by my mechanic and he said that I should look for a new car or new motor.
Anyone have any suggestions as to how to repair it, or a good place to get a motor.
I would do the stuff myself, but I need to get it fixed since my only other vehicle is a motorcycle and spring is too rainy to rely on it.

 

[talon4lifetsi]

It sounds like a rod bearing. Its really hard to say without hearing it in person.

GOOD LUCK!! Len

 

[pinkandgeek]

I suppose its good that you say that, b/c thats what 2 other people have said.
What kind of difficulty is that to replace? Am I better off just paying $1800-$2000 for a new motor?

 

[talon4lifetsi]

I would say to get a Haynes Repair Manual first thing. Reseach it before making any decission. There's a lot write but you may find more info in v-faq and the formus on this site.

GOOD LUCK AGAIN!!! Len

The manual # is 68031 haynes you can pick it up at pep boys, auto zone, etc.
Have you ever done any work on cars before???

 

[hdoerr]

I would have it checked out by someone knowledgeable and trustworthy before making any decision on motor work. Just my .02 cents.

 

[pinkandgeek]

I have done some work on cars (installed a supercharger, replaced valve springs, camshaft swap) but never anything that far inside the engine. I generally only do projects that can be completed in a weekend at the most.

@hdoerr
I would like to have my mechanic take it apart and see whats up, but that would be quite costly, especially if the conclusion was, buy a new engine. Thats why I wanted as much preliminary advice as I can get.

 

[talon4lifetsi]

There's a lot of knolegable people on this site. You may be able to find someone close to you from the site to look at with you. I would search around and see if you can find someone to give you a hand most people are willing to do so. The worst thing is you dont have another car to drive in the mean time so it make for a pain in the butt. I would offer to give a hand but i dont plan on goin down south any time soon.

 

[dSmgs-T]

does kinda sound like a rod bearing, but obviously cant be too sure. look into how extensive itd' be to replace it, which i know its not easy. possibly not even worth the repair...

 

[architechnik]

If you can't afford replacing the entire engine, you could look into just a used block. I'm in the process of replacing my engine now and you need to remove most of the difficult stuff for a swap anyway. The only benefit of an entire longblock is that it might be setup for the correct timing, etc, but you usually replace that stuff on a swap anyway.

I got my stuff from thedsmgraveyard.com because there are none available in my area for a decent price.

 

[SBR Joe]

It sound like rod knock to me. If your interested in having it rebuilt, or built for bette rperformance PM me, i can help you out with all that you need with really good pricing.



Joe

 

[talon4lifetsi]

Another thing I forgot to add is you could possibly go to the junk yard and find a used 420a motor there and it would be a hell of a lot cheaper to.

GOOK LUCK AGAIN!!! Len

 

[Bubbs Malone]

Just about to offer up the Junkyard idea, you might get some mileage out of it before you put more money in the car to fix it up nice, good luck....