I think ive blown me motor..
07-20-2002, 04:10 PM
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I bought a mint lookin 93 rx7 with only 8000km on a refreshed engine with 3mm seals, Ive driven it for only 3000km of those.
Just today I was idling at an intersection when a horrible loud grinding noise started up under the bonnet, it was really loud. I pulled over to the kerb and had the car towed home.
Have I blown the motor? It still runs but the noise is gut wrenching.
I cant get it looked at till Monday and im gutted..
Just today I was idling at an intersection when a horrible loud grinding noise started up under the bonnet, it was really loud. I pulled over to the kerb and had the car towed home.
Have I blown the motor? It still runs but the noise is gut wrenching.
I cant get it looked at till Monday and im gutted..
07-20-2002, 04:25 PM
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Ok, the car was originally an auto and was converted to manual by a previous owner, Im told the car has a lightened flywheel.
The noise is a very rough grinding sound with a bit of squeaking, the vibration thru the transmission is severe. It makes no difference whether the car is in gear or not, clutch in or out. When it happened first I was sitting in first gear with the clutch in, letting the clutch out and driving the short distance to the kerb (20m) made no difference to the noise.
Vosko, I appreciate the reply is there any further info I should supply?
The noise is a very rough grinding sound with a bit of squeaking, the vibration thru the transmission is severe. It makes no difference whether the car is in gear or not, clutch in or out. When it happened first I was sitting in first gear with the clutch in, letting the clutch out and driving the short distance to the kerb (20m) made no difference to the noise.
Vosko, I appreciate the reply is there any further info I should supply?
07-21-2002, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Havoc' date='Jul 20 2002, 07:25 PM
Ok, the car was originally an auto and was converted to manual by a previous owner, Im told the car has a lightened flywheel.
The noise is a very rough grinding sound with a bit of squeaking, the vibration thru the transmission is severe. It makes no difference whether the car is in gear or not, clutch in or out. When it happened first I was sitting in first gear with the clutch in, letting the clutch out and driving the short distance to the kerb (20m) made no difference to the noise.
Vosko, I appreciate the reply is there any further info I should supply?
The noise is a very rough grinding sound with a bit of squeaking, the vibration thru the transmission is severe. It makes no difference whether the car is in gear or not, clutch in or out. When it happened first I was sitting in first gear with the clutch in, letting the clutch out and driving the short distance to the kerb (20m) made no difference to the noise.
Vosko, I appreciate the reply is there any further info I should supply?
07-21-2002, 06:50 PM
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Towed my car to the workshop this morning, my friendly rotor mechanic had a brief listen to it running and said its something f**ked in the clutch assembly.
The conversion to manual was done by the same workshop, so i guess they know what to look for.
I hope to get a full diagnosis this arvo, after theyve pulled it apart.
Nice to know its not the motor itself. <phew> Will post details as they come to hand..
The conversion to manual was done by the same workshop, so i guess they know what to look for.
I hope to get a full diagnosis this arvo, after theyve pulled it apart.
Nice to know its not the motor itself. <phew> Will post details as they come to hand..
07-21-2002, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Havoc' date='Jul 22 2002, 12:27 AM
Well me cars all fixed! Crankshaft bearing had collapsed. NZ$26 part. I am one happy chappie.
Thx for the replys guys.
Thx for the replys guys.