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The shop (Kreider Repair in Metter, GA) says they can't find a source for a guaranteed-rebuilt engine to swap in. Since it looks like...
I'm pretty much resolved that we need to buy a guaranteed rebuild from a fully accountable source. I've asked a local mechanic (shop) what they...
Thanks.
Kingsland is a 4 hour round-trip. That's 'doable'. I'll check that out. Thanks!
I own an '86 Suburban 6.2 diesel. Our other 3 vehicles are 2008, 2011, and this 2012 Prius'. Fuel mileage, hatchback transport convenience,...
IMHO; at that oil consumption rate; I'd be looking for a fully rebuilt engine with factory recommended modifications/updates. At this point, a...
QUESTIONS ... 1. Does it make sense to invest in a replacement head gasket in a little engine with 235,000 miles that may also need "updated...
Please see pics at the top. This is Cylinder #1 - from which the codes have come. No polishing or scoring.
1. How much oil does it burn? Maybe 1/2 quart every 500-600 miles. For a couple of years. 2. Has it overheated? NO 3. Has sealer been used?...
What I meant was that I didn't want to rush to spend all the money on a head gasket if the engine was already too badly damaged to benefit from...
I wanted to eliminate cylinder damage before considering the head gasket - since it's an expensive repair.
BTW: The video of the noise is here ... https://kd4e.com/kd4e-images/stuff/VID_20260304_153622.mp4
There's a knocking/rattling sound that's impossible to ignore - mostly on cold starts, though it occurs sometimes when sitting in a parking lot....
Mechanic just responded that the egr has not, to his recall, ever been cleaned. I explained about it being an Atkinson cycle engine (misfire...
We'll get pics of the other 3 cylinders after lunch, thanks! I just sent our mechanic a text asking about the egr (my guess is, no). BTW: The...
