AZ Nomad wrote in
:

On Tue, 8 Dec 2009 10:16:08 -0500, JoeSpareBedroom
wrote:
My ex's 1999 Subaru Legacy (4 cyl, 126K miles) began making some nasty
noises in the motor a week ago. She drove it 2 blocks and it's been
sitting in the driveway ever since, while she ponders what to do.
Except for warranty work, It's been maintained by one very competent
mechanic throughout its life. He's hesitant to mess with it because he
says that evaluation could require major engine disassembly which
could cost so much that no sane owner would want to even go that far
just to find out that the car is toast. Car is in otherwise excellent
condition.

Unless you're primarily interested in adding a room, or perhaps
replacing a toilet, this doesn't belong in a.h.r., even if you live in
the car. Try rec.autos.tech.

Joe: Next time post cool devastation pics and you won't get your ass
reamed :-)


If the mechanic is competant, he can find out if the problem is major
without doing any dissassembly at all. There's probably no way he can
damage it worse than has already occured and the problem might just be
the bearings of an accessory. If the mechanic is unwilling to start
the car then find another.

It is insane to write off the car without even starting it again and
listening for where the noise is coming from.