Possible Engine Seizure?
05-08-2009, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by xeuxx,May 8 2009, 03:59 PM
Wow lotus, way to be an a$$ given this guys situation.
Don't you guys think having to pay for the engine to be rebuilt//purchase a new one is lesson enough to check his oil in the future?
Don't you guys think having to pay for the engine to be rebuilt//purchase a new one is lesson enough to check his oil in the future?
The other day, I was mad with my brother. He was preparing to go to Canada. I asked him to check his oil & water before a long drive. He gave me an attitude.
He called from Buffalo and his car was overheating.
There is no excuse, it's more of a responsibility. S2000 is a darn expensive car.
Girls knows how to check oil.
05-08-2009, 07:25 PM
#26
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Tart...sorry to hear about this...you've probably ruined the motor. This is an expensive lesson...you are looking at several thousand $ to repair. You should check the oil frequently on any sports car you own in the future.
I would post up in your local s2ki forum and ask for a recommendation for a reputable shop in your area. Someone in your area may also have a good engine or short block to sell.
I would post up in your local s2ki forum and ask for a recommendation for a reputable shop in your area. Someone in your area may also have a good engine or short block to sell.
05-08-2009, 08:20 PM
#27
Originally Posted by jeggy,May 8 2009, 11:17 PM
you mean this part?
Today on the way to work, I was on the highway going about 75mph. I began to notice that when I would accelerate, I would feel a slight rattle from what felt like the engine.
So I slowed down (55-60) and began to just feather it as much as I could. Then I saw the red Low Oil Pressure light (the oil can with the drip) come on briefly. Uh oh. The next exit was about 2 miles ahead and I knew there was a gas station there.
A mile or so later, the revs went to zero, and the battery light came on along with the low oil pressure light. I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. I (foolishly) tried starting the car, and there was a very slight turning noise but nothing happened.
So I slowed down (55-60) and began to just feather it as much as I could. Then I saw the red Low Oil Pressure light (the oil can with the drip) come on briefly. Uh oh. The next exit was about 2 miles ahead and I knew there was a gas station there.
A mile or so later, the revs went to zero, and the battery light came on along with the low oil pressure light. I coasted to a stop on the side of the road. I (foolishly) tried starting the car, and there was a very slight turning noise but nothing happened.
05-08-2009, 08:51 PM
#28
Former Moderator
Dead batteries don't restart cars, dead alternators don't recharge a battery. Dead alternators don't keep warning lights off on the dash.
There are 2 scenarios that could work for this.
1. The alternator has died and the battery doesn't have enough volts to restart the car, and the warning lights are on.
2. The engine has seized from being run low on oil, and that is preventing it from restarting
Check the oil, and the battery.
There are 2 scenarios that could work for this.
1. The alternator has died and the battery doesn't have enough volts to restart the car, and the warning lights are on.
2. The engine has seized from being run low on oil, and that is preventing it from restarting
Check the oil, and the battery.
05-08-2009, 09:49 PM
#29
^^
I've had my battery die on me while I was driving. That is an entirely different set of symptoms.
When the battery dies (or alternator stops charging, causing the battery to die), the car will slowly shut down - EPS first, then dash lights, etc. The car will run like crap, but it will still run - albeit, with very little power - pretty much until it's shut off or the battery is too drained to provide spark.
That's nothing like what the OP described. The battery/alternator dying isn't going to cause smoke to come out of the engine
I've had my battery die on me while I was driving. That is an entirely different set of symptoms.
When the battery dies (or alternator stops charging, causing the battery to die), the car will slowly shut down - EPS first, then dash lights, etc. The car will run like crap, but it will still run - albeit, with very little power - pretty much until it's shut off or the battery is too drained to provide spark.
That's nothing like what the OP described. The battery/alternator dying isn't going to cause smoke to come out of the engine
05-08-2009, 10:01 PM
#30
Former Moderator
Until the OP gets back to the thread, we won't know. Low battery voltage causes all sorts of issues with dash warning lights and engine performance.
Lets not chastise the OP too much until we get some more info.
Lets not chastise the OP too much until we get some more info.