84 rod noise
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ione California
84 rod noise
my 84 started knocking and oil pressure goes from 5 psi to 50 or so psi.mechanic listened to it and told me I have a rod or rods going. can any body tell me if they have an idea what it would run to have the bottom end done while engine is in the car . been told it would be about 5000 to rebuild the engine. Dont know if it is worth it on a 84? thank you.
Melting Slicks
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"While in the car"? It's coming out either way. A rebuild of the short block could run $2000 to $4000 depending on what's done. It would be cheaper to just buy a crate engine/short block if keeping the original engine isn't important to you.
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my 84 started knocking and oil pressure goes from 5 psi to 50 or so psi.mechanic listened to it and told me I have a rod or rods going. can any body tell me if they have an idea what it would run to have the bottom end done while engine is in the car . been told it would be about 5000 to rebuild the engine. Dont know if it is worth it on a 84? thank you.
If mine goes, i'll do a stock or midly higher horsepower long block crate motor, and install it myself.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Ione California
Thanks for the suggestions, appreciated!
