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**Spiffav8** · #1 12-11-2007, 08:39 PM

Went out for dinner and a drive this evening with Laurie. On the way home and sitting at a stop light when all of a sudden the car starts making this insanely loud banging sound. Sounded like a midget under the hood with a really big hammer swinging away. I was so shocked that I kind of froze for a moment. The the car just stopped running after about 8 to 10 bangs. I looked in the rear view mirror and couldn't see the car behind me due to all the smoke and for a moment thought we might be on fire. Thank goodness that wasn't the case and a stranger appeared to help me push the car out of the intersection. Laurie called into the police department and we had an officer in no time to make sure no one hit us on the side of the road. I noticed the car is covered in oil which I'm sure isn't a good sign. So the Bucket sits out front of the house under her cover. Maybe tomorrow I can get a few strong guys to help me push it up the driveway and into the garage. Good thing I was planning on switching over to an LS2 or 7 or I'd be really pissed!

Vegas69 · #2 12-11-2007, 08:46 PM

That sucks man! You are in big trouble now. Once you open that can of worms you might as well kiss your bank balance good bye.

rwhite692 · #3 12-11-2007, 08:54 PM

Sorry to hear, but more importantly, glad to hear that things ended safely...

Keep us posted, and now you need to post some pics of the carnage once you tear that motor apart!

Good luck! -Rob

**Spiffav8** · #4 12-11-2007, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

That sucks man! You are in big trouble now. Once you open that can of worms you might as well kiss your bank balance good bye.

Very true. Sucks cause right now all my money is going towards our wedding in April. So it will have to sit for awhile.

Vegas69 · #5 12-11-2007, 09:06 PM

See whats wrong and maybe you can just through a short block at it. 350 short blocks are pretty inexpensive. Atleast you would have a running engine to sell when you swap in your LS7. I am happy to come over and help you push it and diagnose the problem.

**Spiffav8** · #6 12-11-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

See whats wrong and maybe you can just through a short block at it. 350 short blocks are pretty inexpensive. Atleast you would have a running engine to sell when you swap in your LS7. I am happy to come over and help you push it and diagnose the problem.

Once I get it back up the driveway and into the garage I plan on seeing what the problem is. Maybe (I doubt it) it's an easy fix. Not going to hold my breath though.

Thanks for the offer to help. I just might be giving you a call tomorrow.

mazspeed · #7 12-11-2007, 09:50 PM

That sucks. I hope it's not too bad.

awr68 · #8 12-11-2007, 10:06 PM

Man when you sent me that text I thought you were joking! But you weren't!

I guess it's time for us to sharpen the pencil and do the final outline of the rebuild!! Maybe you need the motor before the suspension!!

**Spiffav8** · #9 12-11-2007, 10:26 PM

I'm very tempted to tear the entire car apart and re-do every thing. At least that way I know it's all done right and it would fix a few things that could use attention. Not that there's anything wrong with the car but just little stuff that could be better.

Right now the biggest issue is getting it up and into the garage. Wishing I had a smaller driveway that wasn't such a slope. Maybe I can pick up some extra help that standing around Home Depot.

Vegas69 · #10 12-11-2007, 10:45 PM

If it's a stick put it in gear and use the starter

As long as it's not locked up. Otherwise a few guys should be able to push it up there.