Resolution (of a sort)
I picked up my car last week. Here is the good, the bad, and the concerning.
THE GOOD
The clattering sound is resolved. They re-torqued the cam caps and adjusted the valves (which they said were out of spec by quite a bit). Final bill: $700.
Here are the specifics from their repair order:
CUSTOMER STATES THE ENGINE IS MAKING A " TICKING " NOISE ? CHECK & ADVISE. TEST DROVE & CONFIRMED NOISE.
PERFORMED ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET TWICE, ( COLD & HOT ).PASSED BOTH TESTS.
WE CHECKED LOST MOTION ASSEMBLIES, OKAY. NO DTC'S STORED IN PCM. CHECKED ENGINE CRANKSHAFT END PLAY. CRANKSHAFT END PLAY = .009 / SPEC= .0018 MAX ( OKAY ). REMOVED OUTSIDE DRIVE BELTS, NOISE STILL THERE. REMOVED VALVE COVERS & TIMING BELT COVER. STARTED ENGINE NOISE GONE. INSPECTED TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, TENSIONER & IDLER BEARING, ( OKAY ). RE INSTALLED TIMING COVERS & STARTED, NOISE STILL NOT PRESENT. LOOSENED CAMSHAFT CAPS & RE TORQUED. ADJUSTED ENGINE VALVES & PUT BACK TOGETHER. NOISE GONE NOW.
THE BAD
The driver side window regulator is broken. They told me that when they closed the door the day before I picked it up, they heard a loud "twang" and the driver's side window dropped down into the door. This is disappointing, as I had just had them adjusted and lubricated at Source1 last June, and they said everything looked great. I suppose you really can't tell about it until it breaks. They gave me a $1,050 estimate to repair it, but I chose not to leave it with them.
THE CONCERNING
The owner Mark took me for a ride when I picked it up. He said there is a slight grinding with the air conditioner that indicates the compressor is about to go. He thinks I should have it replaced soon to catch it before it breaks. Candidly, I could not hear it in spite of his coaching. But I will listen for it. It DID seem like there is a little whining on deceleration like there is some resistance from a belt, but I only had the opportunity to drive the car a few miles after I left First Class HALT.
I now need to get the regulator replaced, but I am reluctant to bring it to First Class HALT. I am open to suggestions as to where to bring it. It does not make sense to send it away for a non-mechanical repair, but that might be the best course. I just want to get it fixed so I can start driving it again!
Thanks to everyone here for your expertise and perspective.
I picked up my car last week. Here is the good, the bad, and the concerning.
THE GOOD
The clattering sound is resolved. They re-torqued the cam caps and adjusted the valves (which they said were out of spec by quite a bit). Final bill: $700.
Here are the specifics from their repair order:
CUSTOMER STATES THE ENGINE IS MAKING A " TICKING " NOISE ? CHECK & ADVISE. TEST DROVE & CONFIRMED NOISE.
PERFORMED ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET TWICE, ( COLD & HOT ).PASSED BOTH TESTS.
WE CHECKED LOST MOTION ASSEMBLIES, OKAY. NO DTC'S STORED IN PCM. CHECKED ENGINE CRANKSHAFT END PLAY. CRANKSHAFT END PLAY = .009 / SPEC= .0018 MAX ( OKAY ). REMOVED OUTSIDE DRIVE BELTS, NOISE STILL THERE. REMOVED VALVE COVERS & TIMING BELT COVER. STARTED ENGINE NOISE GONE. INSPECTED TIMING BELT, WATER PUMP, TENSIONER & IDLER BEARING, ( OKAY ). RE INSTALLED TIMING COVERS & STARTED, NOISE STILL NOT PRESENT. LOOSENED CAMSHAFT CAPS & RE TORQUED. ADJUSTED ENGINE VALVES & PUT BACK TOGETHER. NOISE GONE NOW.
THE BAD
The driver side window regulator is broken. They told me that when they closed the door the day before I picked it up, they heard a loud "twang" and the driver's side window dropped down into the door. This is disappointing, as I had just had them adjusted and lubricated at Source1 last June, and they said everything looked great. I suppose you really can't tell about it until it breaks. They gave me a $1,050 estimate to repair it, but I chose not to leave it with them.
THE CONCERNING
The owner Mark took me for a ride when I picked it up. He said there is a slight grinding with the air conditioner that indicates the compressor is about to go. He thinks I should have it replaced soon to catch it before it breaks. Candidly, I could not hear it in spite of his coaching. But I will listen for it. It DID seem like there is a little whining on deceleration like there is some resistance from a belt, but I only had the opportunity to drive the car a few miles after I left First Class HALT.
I now need to get the regulator replaced, but I am reluctant to bring it to First Class HALT. I am open to suggestions as to where to bring it. It does not make sense to send it away for a non-mechanical repair, but that might be the best course. I just want to get it fixed so I can start driving it again!
Thanks to everyone here for your expertise and perspective.
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