We are not sure what order things happened but. The head gasket is blown, the whole timing chain and assembly is broken, and the heads got warped. They are machining the heads right now, and the timing chain assembly, and new water pump are on their way to the shop. They are going to also grind the valve seats. Oh and they finaly got the front end squeak problem solved too. They put a new sway bar, and bracket on the front right side.(the bracket was bent badly casuing the squeak.)
I should have the car back on the road by the middle of next week. So a week and a half in the shop, and I get a partly rebuilt engine. I sure hope that the car runs well once we are done with this.
Total cost of repairs ~ $1500 (Which is a great deal on the labor) The machanics guide says it should cost $1300 in Labor alone for this.
I guess we just pile this on top of all the other money I now owe my parents. So much for getting out of debt soon.
I hope you guys have a better week than I have had. We need to get together soon now that this will be over.
Dave
