Aleromod.com - View Single Post

jlong · 05-26-2012, 09:22 PM

I finally got the time to look at the engine and I think the engine has turned its last RPM.

I drained the oil and lots of water came out. Got the valve cover off and the front cover off. There was no water in the top of the head and everything looked clean. Water did come out of the front cover.

I was going to take the timing chain off but the colored links won't line up with the marks so I think the chain skipped at some point. I cannot turn the engine with a wrench with the plugs out.

When I bump the starter I hear a grinding noise.

At this point I really think water damaged the rotating assembly.

Any final thoughts? Anyone looking for a project? The body is in really good shape, white 4 door power everything and power drivers seat. Anyone need any parts hit me up.

RIP 2004 - 4/19/2012

I don't think I'm going to rebuild it. I have a 97 cherokee 4X4 that is in my garage awaiting a rebuilt motor and is in the same basic position as the alero. After watching the "Cheap Cherokee" series on trucks I am feeling pretty inspired to get it going again. I see a stroked 4 litter in my very near future.

05-26-2012, 09:22 PM	#18
jlong GL Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 241	I finally got the time to look at the engine and I think the engine has turned its last RPM. I drained the oil and lots of water came out. Got the valve cover off and the front cover off. There was no water in the top of the head and everything looked clean. Water did come out of the front cover. I was going to take the timing chain off but the colored links won't line up with the marks so I think the chain skipped at some point. I cannot turn the engine with a wrench with the plugs out. When I bump the starter I hear a grinding noise. At this point I really think water damaged the rotating assembly. Any final thoughts? Anyone looking for a project? The body is in really good shape, white 4 door power everything and power drivers seat. Anyone need any parts hit me up. RIP 2004 - 4/19/2012 I don't think I'm going to rebuild it. I have a 97 cherokee 4X4 that is in my garage awaiting a rebuilt motor and is in the same basic position as the alero. After watching the "Cheap Cherokee" series on trucks I am feeling pretty inspired to get it going again. I see a stroked 4 litter in my very near future.