Subject: [s-cars] Ate a rod bearing?

[Postupack, Jeff]

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So.what is the group's collection knowledge/opinion on this?  Did I
indeed eat a bearing?  If so what are the options?  Rebuilt the lower
end only? Swap in a new used motor?  What's most cost effective?  It
looks like I have a big bill ahead of me no matter what, but if one
approach is better both cost and longevity wise I want to go that route.
Looks like all the other work I was seriously contemplating (RS2
goodies, suspension) may go by the wayside in view of this new issue.


Ug

Mike Bess

'95S6 MTM 1+
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Mike;

This is a tough situation. It only takes low oil an instant to damage
tender bearing surfaces. 
There's only a few mechanics with an ear and instinct tuned well enough
to detect a rod bearing rap.  If this mechanic is very good, trust his
intuition. And don't run that engine!

The _only_ way you'll really be certain is to take off the oil pan, and
analyze each rod and main bearing.
Then there you are, initiating a motor rebuild. 
Or you buy one of a few $3K complete engines out there, like Darin N's
or James at the Peachgroup [mailto:34p at snet.net] 

I know Chris Semple at Force 5 still has the older but famous Rod Haney
500 HP engine. There's a story with that.


Sorry to hear of your new trouble, it's a bitch indeed.  Take your time
to think it out. 

Jeff
Es-car-go