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R.I.P Corolla :(

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    rubenscorolla1998 New Member

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    R.I.P Corolla :(

    a while back i posted about a ticking noise coming from the engine. turns out it was a bigger problem than i thought. the car broke down and will not start. it wasnt pretty when it finally cut off. the pistons sounded like they were going to fly out of the engine. today im going to open it up and see what was damaged. then ill post what exactly was damaged and see if its better(cheaper) to rebuild or swap.
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    Goldy Well-Known Member

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    Oh, it's not smashed and totaled... usually what RIP means lol. An engine swap, and it should be good as new!! Good luck.
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    rubenscorolla1998 New Member

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    lol my bad. kind of new to the forum. hopefully i can find an engine that fits my budget.
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    yeah, my engine blew years ago, and look where my car is now! :D
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    Heavenly Father please bless this Corolla as it sits and waits on a possible transplant and bring it back to life better then ever . AMEN :)
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    im pretty sure your oil was low like mine.
    At least werent on fwy @ 1am in carpool lanes doing 80 and it starts raining when the car turned off (*o*)..not to mention fwy had 6 lanes for me to fly accross coasting it!!
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    the oil was low when it started making the noise. i blame myself, but hey. and yes im lucky i wasnt on the freeway. i was at a red light. she didnt go quiet either. today i opened the valve cover, everything looks fine. tomorrow ill see if i can get in the head.

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    ah, yeah mine threw a rod because it ran out of oil for 10,000 miles lol :D
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