Engine Mechanical problem
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
My son was driving the car down the highway and the engine died and he had to pull off the side of the road. The car was towed into a repair shop. The mechanic told me that this car does not have a timing belt. He said that what happened was that the engine "jumped time out of time". He said that that a tooth was off the plastic gear causing it to jump time. He said that it would cost $1100.00 to fix.
What are my alternatives? Should I seek another opinion? The problem is that it is on his lot and will not run so difficult to take it to another place. The car is probably not worth $1100.00.
Could you advise me on this?
Thanks,
Bill Carmody
1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
My son was driving the car down the highway and the engine died and he had to pull off the side of the road. The car was towed into a repair shop. The mechanic told me that this car does not have a timing belt. He said that what happened was that the engine "jumped time out of time". He said that that a tooth was off the plastic gear causing it to jump time. He said that it would cost $1100.00 to fix.
What are my alternatives? Should I seek another opinion? The problem is that it is on his lot and will not run so difficult to take it to another place. The car is probably not worth $1100.00.
Could you advise me on this?
Thanks,
Bill Carmody
Jul 24, 2009 at 10:07 AM
