Quincy Cummings

I am happy to report that my Reatta has been sold. Apparently my girlfriend's parents took a liking to it and offered to buy it to cruise around in. I am sure they will like it alot. I want to thank everyone that cared enough to give me their opinions and advice when I needed it. I hope I have been able to add the same value to someone else on this forum. Again, thank you very much. Quincy Cummings

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It was from another car with lower mileage...Can't afford a crate motor right now.Perhaps I will buy one if I decide to keep the car longer...

My oil pressure at idle and at speed is anywhere from 39PSI +,I have never seen the oil pressure read low, nor has the car alerted me to such. The engine may use a quart per 1000 miles, more than I'd like, but nothing I thought was alarming. It does not leak or burn oil. The last code I saw this afternoon was an E014 which was a high coolant temp code from when I was running the car without the belt to isolate the sound. Don't think the ECM is running on closed loop, but I can check on the way home from work tonight. I took it to two garages and they are telling me the same thing. I can tell something is wrong and I don't think it is the exhaust as I originally thought. This car...

Well folks, I found out the problem is a bad main bearing. I had the engine replaced a month ago,so it is still under warranty. Wish me luck as my car gets another heart transplant. Thank you very much for your help on this problem.I'll keep you posted as to my progress. -Q

You said: Bottom end problems will be revealed by knocking main bearings-audible low pitch rattling and eventually seizing/ squealing/ rods out through the sides of the engine block if it lasts that long. You're really on your last legs when the engine gets to that state. My question: Are these noise audible both inside and outside of the car? I only hear this noise inside the car with it in gear, and it is a distant "rapping" sound/slight vibration. Can main bearings be fixed, or is a new engine or rebuild required? I don't think this is my problem, but I am curious to find out more information.

I ran the service modes and saw the EGR and O2 indicators flashing. Those are an easy fix. Given that I think of the worst case scenario, should I be thinking if the problem is in the bottom end of the motor. In fact, what are the characteristics of a motor that is developing "bottom end" problems?

Does anyone think this "loping" could be a potential engine problem? My mechanic thinks the problem could be in the engine....

Do you suggest I replace the bellcranks when I put in the new headlight motors?

Barney, How much do you charge for headlight motors?

My mileage is good, and it does not seem like a misfire. Its hard to explain, it almost like a vibration...

Hello everyone, My car runs great, but when I come to stoplights where I have to sit for awhile, I hear and feel a lope. It occurs when the car is in Drive and at idle (750-800 RPM). I am wondering if it is a loose motor mount or exhaust fitting. When the car is idling in Park or diving at a steady speed, the lope in undetectable. Can anyone help me?

Hads mine replaced recently.Starter was not removed.

The fuse is labeled CIGAR and is located in the fuse panel on the right side of the console.

Yeah okay ,you got me! I'll keep her. Its been the only car I've owned that I want to hold on to. I plan to put another alternator in it today and keep rolling. Thank all of you for the support...hope I can provide the same to you. Now if I could find some decent factory wheels...