rxrom

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I just bought a 2000 ta convertible. Picked it up for $5500. I thought it was a good deal. After driving it for a few days maybe 40 miles total, I statered hearing lite tapping in the engine on hard acceleration. I changed the oil to Mobile 1 and the tapping is gone. The mechanic said he saw water in the oil cap and that some seal needs to be changed or my engene can go anytime. This car has only 80k, runs great. Also the oil pressure seems higher then my other TA. It never goes bellow 40psi.

What is my next step. Does the mechanic know what he is talking about. The gus I bought the car from prommised me the car had no mechanical issues. Did I get screwed.

thanks
Roman

Mr Incredible

Your next step is to ..... drive the car. Your oil cap water is likely simple condensation.

Beware any mechanic who looks at your car once and tells you work needs to be done or the "engine could go at any time."

bravo863

$5500 convertible ta with 80k miles is a steal, if its in good condition.. If your not happy with the car, List it on ebay.. You will get a lot more then $5500, if its in good shape...

rxrom

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I had a neighboor look at the car. He says its fine. The mechanic almost gave me a heart attack when he said the engine needs rebuilding. I'll just drive the car.

thanks every one
Roman

sjsingle1

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common issue........but when i put my LS6 valley cover on......no more milkshake in my oil cap

rxrom

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I checked the car after driving and when the engine is runing there is smoke coming from oil filler neck when the cap is off. Is this normal?

PontiacFan

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Where ya located?
Probably not smoke, but maybe 'steam' or just 'water-vapor'?
If you're in a cold enviroment, & the engine is running, ...

O2Form

A little is normal.

rxrom

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I'm in staten island ny
I will drive it some more.
It's not my daily driver just a spare I bought by accident

t/a98

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Every winter we get a million threads with this complaint. It's condensation. If you keep the engine hot a long time( think 1-1.5 hour drive) It dries out. A catch can will fix it, rev extreme or saiko michu, I forget the spelling but you get the idea, all other brands are snake oil.