mitibushi eclipse please help ima girl!!!!!!

can anyone please tell me how much it would cost to fix a "rod knocking" in an eclipse or how much it would cost to just replace the engine????????? someone please help i have no car right now and i am goin crazy!!!

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girly_girl
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You need to check around but the best bet is to get a used engine installed...with a warranty. This is a common thing, if there are any salvage yards in your area they might do it or would know who does. I would expect to pay $2,000-$3,000. TG

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TG

Rebuild the engine including labour, about $2300-3500 depending on the model, replace the engine with a working one, $1200 - $1800.

If the car is less than say 6 years old, have your garage locate a replacement (perhaps a Japanese import). If its older, it often more cost effective to rebuild, as older used engines are often problematic.

Or if its an old heap, scrap the car and buy another one. Do the sums and see what lowest.

Stewart DIBBS

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Stewart DIBBS

First things first.

Is it a tap ... like a rhythmic beat? Or an actual banging? If the former, thats normal after they build up gunk. The Mitz stock motor oil ports are too small on the lifters. Not to worry -- this is not a problem ... At the next oil change pour in some transmission flush, let idle for 10 min then drain oil and refill w 3 quarts 5W30 + 1 qt Lucas oil stabilizer.

If its a loud (like really really loud) banging sound it could be loose bearing connections at the crank causing a slapping noise. Again repeat as above but add 2 qts 5W30 + 2 qts Lucas. That should quiet it down some and forestall further damage til it can be fixed or sold.

But don't go buying a new motor until you figure out that it's a busted engine for sure.

BTW, these motors can be rebuilt while still in the engine bay, so it could be cheaper to do it that way.

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Joe-46er

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