Good day all, My 2000 Limited with a SOHC 2.5 has developed a rod knock in #1 cylinder. Evident on start up and mid acceleration, but minor at idle. I believe the engine was starved for oil, but there was no light on to indicate that, pump failure perhaps?
In any event, I'm trying to decide whether to replace the short block (heads and gaskets redone last year) or rebuild the short block with rings and bearings only. I could also replace the long block with a Junkyard motor for short dollars from pick n pull.
Money is a HUGE factor and every 20 bucks counts. The car and motor have 220K on them, but run well, just need the cats replaced to pass smog. The car is in good shape otherwise, new axles, struts, yadda yadda, have had it for over half it's life and it's been good to me.
The other part of the equation is I have a 2003 that I've been using to tow for a small recycling business that's kind of wearing out across the board and will need maintenance soon as well. I only need one of these to be functional and trying to figure if I should fix the 2000 back to good running condition, tow with it and sell the other or sell the 2000 and put money into the 2003. Decisions, decisions, figured I'd turn to y'all for some expert advice and opinions.
I'm fully capable of rebuilding the motor or any other maintenance that needs to be done on them.
2 Birthdays (wife and daughter) this month as well as Xmas, need solutions quickly!!!!
Thanks for your time.:29:
Nick