I know this is old, but hopefully you see this since I'm thinking about buying one of these with an engine issue. I'll probably end up just swapping it out. For the oil pan, was it straight forward in removing it?

@Fopeano

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, pulling the pan is straightforward on this. There still are the usual techniques needed to remove a pan that is firmly in place with an RTV/silicone gasket. I know you didn't ask, but don't buy one of these or any other domestic economy car. Especially something of this age/price range. Unless you love everything about the way it drives, how it feels, how the HVAC works, how it looks, avoid it. Go for something Honda/Toyota unless you have some irrational reason not to do so.

@Ka_Gg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fopeano thanks for the oil pan info. Only reason I'm considering buying one is because I'd have about 1500 into it when finished and its a hybrid. Need something cheap, suv or taller car, and good mpgs. I will have a backup vehicle.

@Fopeano

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ka_Gg You need something cheap but you want a hybrid with an engine issue? This is all wrong! You are expecting a 40 year old hooker to have no medical issues. Move on...

@Ka_Gg

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fopeano where did I ever say no issues? I even mentioned buying one with an engine issue. I fully expect issues. I already have a 20 year old hybrid. Obviously there will be issues with any older car. I'm fine with working on them.

@ultraadmin7

Жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue with my 02 Ford escape but now it won't start Am I out of the vehicle or could it be fixed and around how much money it would cost? Thx

So that really has anything at all with how to replace the bearrings ? I'd like to see it

@Fopeano

8 жыл бұрын

+Kevin Kelly This video has nothing to do with replacing bearings, only shows the failure and knocking like the title says. The customer had already damaged the crankshaft beyond the point of being able to replace the bearings when this car came in. This is not a 'how-to' video, but rather a 'laugh at the broken car' video. Because of the crankshaft damage and the expense of repairing the damage, a used engine was installed.

@Fopeano

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you're probably right. The customer was really mad about the used engine costing less than half the money of repairing the existing engine you see in this video. Our business has been suffering lately because of our reputation for offering the customer multiple repair options that cater to their needs and budget. I talked to my boss and showed him your comment, and I'm pleased to say that we'd like to bring you on as a service adviser! We feel that someone with your obvious expertise would probably make at least $130k per year, so let me know if you're interested.

@Fopeano

7 жыл бұрын

I suppose I'll explain why everything you have said is without merit. Your statements are assumptions based on limited knowledge of the situation. I wouldn't be surprised if you've hindered yourself in real life more than once by going off half cocked with an attitude like that. First off, I had nothing to do with this job. The senior tech who works next to me did what you see with no prompting from myself. I simply picked up the camera and filmed it because it was happening. You might notice that the shots don't begin and end at ideal moments, as is the case when getting work done is the priority over making videos. Just to be clear, I had no responsibility for or control over the course of this repair. That is fully your assumption. You hear in the video where the adviser says that the noise is "definitely his #1 concern now". That is in reference to the fact that this rod bearing problem was already known and diagnosed a month prior to when this video was shot. It was the customer's choice not to repair the problem when it could have been a bearing job. It was explained to the customer that it would only get worse and the repair more costly, and it was his choice to continue driving the car the point that he called terrified by how loud the engine had become.

@drammensveien1

7 жыл бұрын

The only wrong I see here is in the video description. It's a Mazda engine because it is a engine designed by Mazda not Ford. I have a 2005 Ford Escape/Maverick and it has a 2.3l Mazda engine. Can you tell me what kind of rod bearing do I have? is it triple metal? as in white metal, bronze and steel, or is it only white metal and steel?

@codysmith1866

7 жыл бұрын

drammensveien1 this one probably has a 2.0L which is a ford engine yours is a 2.3L which is a Mazda engine two different engines

what about a 3.0 V6 mine just started clicking

@Fopeano

7 жыл бұрын

I've haven't seen it, but I don't see Fords more than once a day. Somebody working in a Ford dealer, seeing 50 or 100 a day coming through the shop would be the ideal person to ask.

@codysmith1866

7 жыл бұрын

should I scrap it or fix it

@Fopeano

7 жыл бұрын

I can't even begin to give you a useful answer that question over the internet. I can't help but ask for clarification: When you say "it", do you mean the engine or the whole vehicle?

@codysmith1866

7 жыл бұрын

the whole car

How much would that cost to take it to get repairs

@Fopeano

4 жыл бұрын

About $1500 in labor plus the used motor, fliuds, belts, fixing up the used motor. That cost can vary quite a bit, but it could be expected to be another $1500 for parts.

@user-rc1ze2mx2y

4 ай бұрын

@@Fopeano sometimes you can get away just by changing the bearings on the cylinders