Trials of having an older car

Hi All,

Was driving on the Dallas 121 Tollway and lost my power steering, alternator, and water pump. Car immediately overheated. Pulled to the side and opened the hood. WOW, the harmonic balancer had broken and so all belt activity stopped. I also noticed a big pool of engine oil under the front of the engine.

After a two hour wait and $42 for a tow, I took the car to Craigs Car Care in Lucas Texas. They called the next day and said the harmonic balancer had shattered and flung parts into the oil pan. So they must remove the radiator, fan, water pump, and timing cover. They are trying to fish the parts out with a magnet. Next they will lay the parts out and put them together like a jigsaw puzzle. If any pieces are still missing, the oil pan must be removed and cleaned out.

As many of you know on a Grand Ville you must disconnect the sub-frame and raise the engine to get the oil pan off! Ouch. Estimate is $800 to $1100.

Keeping my fingers crossed! Will let you know how it goes.

Good driving!
Brian Hiatt
Founder
grandvillebypontiac.com
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