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1998 Mitsubishi Montero Engine Failure

Tiny
LUBA11751
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100 MILES
I have a 98 v6 Montero Sport. My wife drove the car without oil and now the car makes an incredible noise in the motor and overheats (but it still drivable). Does the engine go totally bad? Or I can replace few parts and it will be fine again? If so, what parts are more likely to be damaged?

Thanks,
Luc
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 AT 12:06 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi Luc,

If the noise is from the engine lower part and increases in level, you need to replace the con-rod and bearings and grind the crankshaft. It is driveable now, but will jam up anytime. I would not drive it to prevent more damage.
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