tuner-automotive Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I have a line on a lower mileage 94 Legacy touring wagon with a auto and EJ22T motor for $1200. I really want a turbo wagon and this price is intising. It has a broken #3 rod , at least thats what the owner tells me. It can be started but not driven. What am I looking for as far as repair costs to fix this and can I do it in my garage? Does this en tale pulling the motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 If it really broke a rod, count on the motor being junk as in non-repairable. $1200 is a lot to spend on a '92 with a bad engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yeah - if the rod truely is broken, then the engine is completely shot. It cannot be repaired once damage to that extent takes place. That said, I highely doubt the rod is broken. In every single case I've seen of a rod bearing failure, the rod EXITS the block. As in punches a hole in it. Likely it's something else that's making a horrible noise, and the owner was told that a rod has failed - meaning of course that the bearing is going out but hasn't broken yet. Otherwise it wouldn't start. The rod would almost certainly jam the engine and prevent it from turning over. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 I recently discovered that a bad timing belt idler makes a pretty terrible and loud knocking noise. Especially when the do this: Cost me a day and about $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner-automotive Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Yeah , I thought it was funny he said its starts but has a broken rod. Well if the motor is toast then Ill pass but if it doesnt have a broken rod and just a spun bearing then what am I looking at ? A total rebuild of the crank bearings and engine seals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 A total rebuild of the crank bearings and engine seals? Yep - figure about $750 to $1000 in parts and machine work. That's assuming you do the labor of the rebuild yourself. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner-automotive Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 GD - Youve probably seen the one Im talking about on pdxcraigslist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 GD - Youve probably seen the one Im talking about on pdxcraigslist? No - I haven't been looking on there recently. Just started a new job and haven't had time.... I would look it over real carefully though - owners rarely know what's really wrong with their vehicles. Especially on craigslist. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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