Looks like I need a new engine
11-17-2016, 12:45 PM
#1
Looks like I need a new engine
So this happened last Saturday at the road track.
During my 3-lap warmup, the coolant overflow hose popped off the head (clamp wasn't seated correctly) causing me to lose close to a gallon of coolant. As a result of the engine overheating, something in the oil circuit failed (not sure what yet), causing the loss of 3-4 quarts of oil.
Before we realized what was going on (we were refilling the coolant system with water), the engine stopped and/or seized. It wasn't until then that we realized there had been a serious oil leak as well.
Fortunately, I trailered the car so I could get it home easily. I drained the remaining oil and there was MAYBE a quart and a half left, which looked like this:
Those specks look to be gold colored. There were no bigger chunks of metal that came out, but to me it doesn't look good.
This weekend we plan to see if we can hand crank the engine to determine if it is actually seized or not.
In the meantime, I am fundraising for the purchase of an LDK long block just in case, by selling some of my parts. Although I'm trying locally first, I have a brand new set of gunmetal OZ Ultralegerras for sale. PM me if interested!
I'll update here as we find out more...
11-17-2016, 01:25 PM
#10
11-17-2016, 03:17 PM
#14
I was waiting to see what happened to it, and I'm so sorry it was this. I can't believe that a clamp failed, and at the same time the oil line to the turbo. I'm also wondering if it's like some have said- the turbo failed and locked. I hope it's not that motor.
Are you going to potentially do what you have talked about before- go back to stock on e and have fun with it? If you are going to need a supercore for the turbo I know where you can get one for $953 with free shipping. Comes with the whole compressor side of the turbo.
Are you going to potentially do what you have talked about before- go back to stock on e and have fun with it? If you are going to need a supercore for the turbo I know where you can get one for $953 with free shipping. Comes with the whole compressor side of the turbo.
11-17-2016, 03:55 PM
#15
Senior Member
11-17-2016, 04:08 PM
#16
I was waiting to see what happened to it, and I'm so sorry it was this. I can't believe that a clamp failed, and at the same time the oil line to the turbo. I'm also wondering if it's like some have said- the turbo failed and locked. I hope it's not that motor.
Are you going to potentially do what you have talked about before- go back to stock on e and have fun with it? If you are going to need a supercore for the turbo I know where you can get one for $953 with free shipping. Comes with the whole compressor side of the turbo.
Are you going to potentially do what you have talked about before- go back to stock on e and have fun with it? If you are going to need a supercore for the turbo I know where you can get one for $953 with free shipping. Comes with the whole compressor side of the turbo.
That said, in for more info on said supercore lol
11-17-2016, 04:18 PM
#19
Senior Member
11-17-2016, 05:24 PM
#20
Worst part is I went back through my phone pics and zoomed in on this one that was taken on June 10th (!), which incidentally was BEFORE I participated in a 1/2 mile race event...
I think I failed to re-install that clamp after I installed my custom oil cooler manifold and topped off the coolant.
How it hasn't popped off earlier, I will never know...
Just goes to show that small things can have huge consequences...
Last edited by colodude18; 11-17-2016 at 05:31 PM.
11-17-2016, 05:48 PM
#22
*runs out to check coolant line on my car*
But seriously, that really sucks man... I have watched lots of your videos on Youtube. It is great to see someone that drives their cobalt like you do at the track. And it definitely sounds like you had the supporting mods for the track racing. Of all things, this is the last way I would have ever expected the engine to go after that many track days.
But seriously, that really sucks man... I have watched lots of your videos on Youtube. It is great to see someone that drives their cobalt like you do at the track. And it definitely sounds like you had the supporting mods for the track racing. Of all things, this is the last way I would have ever expected the engine to go after that many track days.
11-17-2016, 06:06 PM
#23
*runs out to check coolant line on my car*
But seriously, that really sucks man... I have watched lots of your videos on Youtube. It is great to see someone that drives their cobalt like you do at the track. And it definitely sounds like you had the supporting mods for the track racing. Of all things, this is the last way I would have ever expected the engine to go after that many track days.
But seriously, that really sucks man... I have watched lots of your videos on Youtube. It is great to see someone that drives their cobalt like you do at the track. And it definitely sounds like you had the supporting mods for the track racing. Of all things, this is the last way I would have ever expected the engine to go after that many track days.
11-17-2016, 07:54 PM
#25
In all honesty, the clamp didn't fail. It was just not installed properly. I can't believe I didn't catch this. Went over the whole car the day before the track day with a fine tooth comb, torquing all suspension bolts, checking fluids etc etc. Worst part is I went back through my phone pics and zoomed in on this one that was taken on June 10th (!), which incidentally was BEFORE I participated in a 1/2 mile race event... I think I failed to re-install that clamp after I installed my custom oil cooler manifold and topped off the coolant. How it hasn't popped off earlier, I will never know... Just goes to show that small things can have huge consequences...