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Old 08-06-2007, 06:49 AM
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Default Looks like my connecting Rod is toast....:-(

The motor was making a clanking noise over the weekend. Took into dealer this morning and got the diagnosis.
Have no idea what could've caused this, but all I know is that I'm stuck in a Chevy Malibu for a week.
Old 08-06-2007, 07:37 AM
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sorry to hear that :-(
thats strange how many miles you clocked on that car,,
Old 08-06-2007, 07:42 AM
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Ewwwwww.. a Buuuuu. that soocks.!!!
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Originally Posted by qxz9027mkii
sorry to hear that :-(
thats strange how many miles you clocked on that car,,
I'm at 55,000miles. Dealer said metal shaving were in the oil pan.
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Low oil / oil consumption?
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Originally Posted by rcdash
Low oil / oil consumption?
That would suck. This oil consumption issue with the motor sucks.
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