Question for you master mechanics
My son bought himself a 2005 (more or less) Ford Expedition that been sitting on blocks and I thought it was a stupid purchase but kept my mouth shut, thinking that making mistakes was the one sure way to burn a lesson into your head. He has had all sort of minor mechanical problems and has been replacing parts on it one by one.
Now it stalled in the middle of the highway and and I went and pulled him out. We left the truck in a parking lot while I drove him to school. When we came back to get it, it cranked but was loud and stalled after 500 feet or so. So we towed it home.
He then spoke to his older brother who I regard as anything but a master mechanic. Who told him sight unseen it was a thrown rod and the engine was trashed. I told son number two to get on an expedition forum and ask there. He claims no answers but I suspect no question in the first place.
Looking myself it seems as there are all sorts of things that could cause the rattling/knocking sound. So I'm putting it out to you guys. What do you suggest doing?
Now it stalled in the middle of the highway and and I went and pulled him out. We left the truck in a parking lot while I drove him to school. When we came back to get it, it cranked but was loud and stalled after 500 feet or so. So we towed it home.
He then spoke to his older brother who I regard as anything but a master mechanic. Who told him sight unseen it was a thrown rod and the engine was trashed. I told son number two to get on an expedition forum and ask there. He claims no answers but I suspect no question in the first place.
Looking myself it seems as there are all sorts of things that could cause the rattling/knocking sound. So I'm putting it out to you guys. What do you suggest doing?
