I originally posted this in the Southwest Forum (we are in the Nothwest geo area) due to where the vehicle now sits. These fellows are great, I received immediate replies!!!
Swazo suggested I post this to the T/S Forum (good call) and attempt to get broader range of feedback. NOTE - we (Jon & I) will NOT be doing our own work on this vehicle.
thanks again memebers!!
Bill
ORIGINAL POST:
OK group, I know this is somewhat unorthodox, but I am attempting to help a co-worker with his daughters '99 Contour SE. We are in Portland, Oregon and are seeking assistance from someone local to Provo/Orem. The twin daughters are in school, their Contour is at Willey Ford/Mazda, awaiting a decision to go forward on needed (?) repairs. Here is what we know:
1. Vehicle was meticuosly maintained while in Portland, Oregon (until a few months ago). No issues with the drive to Utah. Last week the vehicle started making a loud valve noise. Oil was fine, as expected since it was recently changed.
2. Over to Willey Ford; diagnoise is that a valve (not clear if intake/exhaust) on the #2 cylinder is bent. Also there may be damaged with the adjacent cylinder/piston. Something about a "tube" that broke and let dirt into the engine.
Any clues as to what the dealer is talking about? What "tube"? My co-worker is facing a $2400 to $3500 repair bill, depending on what is found once the head(s) comes off. He has until Wednesday of next week to make a determination as to what to do in regards to repair.
Does anyone have any light to she on this subject? Is there someone local to this vehicle that would not mind lending there technical expertise to the diagnoise and hopefully provide data that would allow a rational avenue to take?
Are there any locally know repair facilities that CEG members can vouch for as far as integrity?
HELP!!!!
Thanks for everything - Bill
