1997 Chevy Cavalier engine

Tiny
CHUBBS122291
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 188,000 MILES
I was driving my cavalier and I heard a popping noise and then a grinding noise. Now it won't start and there is water in the oil.
Friday, February 19th, 2010 AT 6:39 PM

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Tiny
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This is not good.

Drain oil into pan, look for metal shavings, if there, you most likely spun a main bearing.

Refill with oil andrun a compression test, next a cooling system pressure test (only if compression is OK).
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