1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seized Engine

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DARYL
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Good Day;
I own a 94 Eclipse with a 1.8l "B" engine (auto trans). Recently, I took the car in to a national brand repair facility due to overheating. Turned out the head needed replacing.
Following the repair, the engine ran hotter than normal, and, within 150 miles, all oil was drained out of the crankcase. Subsequently the engine seized.
The shop takes no responsibility stating that they only worked on the top end. Is there anything they could have done which could have led to this problem?
Jul 13, 2006 at 3:23 AM
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BESTBET777
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Take the car to another major shop and get a written opinion, if it was the first shop's fault (probably), contact them with a COPY of tthe opinion and if they refuse to pay, contact a lawyer or go through small claims court.
Apr 19, 2007 at 6:27 AM
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Have another major shop inspect the seized engine and provide a written opinion. If that opinion finds the first shop at fault, give them a copy and request payment; if they refuse, pursue a lawyer or small claims court.

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A 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 1.8L engine had the cylinder head replaced after overheating. It then ran hotter than normal, lost all crankcase oil within about 150 miles, and seized. The shop denied responsibility because it only worked on the top end. The expert advised a written second opinion and legal follow-up if the first shop is found at fault.

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