Is It The Right Time?
#1
12-01-2009, 07:02 PM
Is It The Right Time?
Looks like I may be looking for a new daily driver? A '98, or '99, or maybe '00 Monte would be nice.
My '93 Dodge Shadow ES had a little engine trouble yesterday while Debbie was driving to her part-time job. (why is it when the car has a problem it suddenly becomes MY car?)
No coolant in the oil from what I can see. The coolant level was still close to being full althoigh I did see some on the pass front frame rail and lower engine cover. Crank the engine over and it sounds like no resistance what so ever. It does turn over easily. I removed the front valve cover today. Had my dad watch the cam for movement while I cranked the engine over. Looks like the timing belt might have snapped?
I hate to loose the car cause it's been a good one since I bought it in 2002.
Don't want the '03 Pae car being driven daily so I need to do something, soon.
My '93 Dodge Shadow ES had a little engine trouble yesterday while Debbie was driving to her part-time job. (why is it when the car has a problem it suddenly becomes MY car?)
No coolant in the oil from what I can see. The coolant level was still close to being full althoigh I did see some on the pass front frame rail and lower engine cover. Crank the engine over and it sounds like no resistance what so ever. It does turn over easily. I removed the front valve cover today. Had my dad watch the cam for movement while I cranked the engine over. Looks like the timing belt might have snapped?
I hate to loose the car cause it's been a good one since I bought it in 2002.
Don't want the '03 Pae car being driven daily so I need to do something, soon.
#5
12-01-2009, 07:25 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Bushkill, PA
Posts: 3,279
got a '96 z34.... im sure my dad would trade for, oh mabe one of those '57s you got 
lol, j/k. or not. your call
i would go for a 5th gen, if your in a pinch a decent 5th gen LS can be had for under $1500... not alot of power, but not bad cars.... TRUST me
lol, j/k. or not. your call i would go for a 5th gen, if your in a pinch a decent 5th gen LS can be had for under $1500... not alot of power, but not bad cars.... TRUST me
#7
12-01-2009, 11:20 PM
What about a good ol' 2006 LTZ?
Broken timing belts or chains are not that fun. I just replaced the chain in my fourwheeler and I'm going to do the belt in the Porsche here in a few weeks and it doesn't look to be any more fun.
Broken timing belts or chains are not that fun. I just replaced the chain in my fourwheeler and I'm going to do the belt in the Porsche here in a few weeks and it doesn't look to be any more fun.
#8
12-02-2009, 05:14 AM
Hi R.J.,
The BEach Bum Gang shall search your area for another
Monte Carlo 2 add 2 your massive collection : )
Yes, timing belts are not good : ( I prefer the chain : )
Good Luck R.J. on find'in a good/clean/reliable Monte
to driver EveryDay of your `Journey
in SW Ohio : )
Keep us updated....What is the price range of your
next purchase ?
The BEach Bum Gang shall search your area for another
Monte Carlo 2 add 2 your massive collection : )
Yes, timing belts are not good : ( I prefer the chain : )
Good Luck R.J. on find'in a good/clean/reliable Monte
to driver EveryDay of your `Journey
in SW Ohio : )
Keep us updated....What is the price range of your
next purchase ?
