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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796428 ] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 17:46 |
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DO NOT replace the engine.
Ford has a special tool to remove alternators from mufflers, part
#ETA-12333-alt-muff-6522.
As I recall, there was a TSB for missing pistons. Check with dealer for
this.
If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. It is a little known fact
that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belts
fit. Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. Be careful.
I was a certified Ford mechanic for over 80 years so I know what I'm talking
about.
No need to thank me.
<gaffertape [at] the-usa.com> wrote in message
news:l6sfs3tkajrj3prdhd7u0mo06md4etonui [at] 4ax.com...
Sooner or later almost every driver sees a yellow "Check Engine"
light. This means that the engine needs repair. This is generally a
minor problem such as a defective emissions control, cracked vacuum
hose, or a bad spark plug.
It's a little known fact is that when the engine needs to be replaced,
the "E" in the word "CHECK" changes to a "U". Thus it says "CHUCK
ENGINE".
If you ever see the words "CHUCK ENGINE", you need a new engine
immediately. DO NOT continue driving. Your engine is trash.
Take this message seriously. This is not merely a malfunction of the
spell checker in your cars computer, this is SERIOUS. By the time
this alert occurs, you are likely missing some pistons, your valves
fell into the crankcase, there is a huge hole in your block, your
crankshaft is stuck inside your transmission, your main bearings fell
out, your engine head came off, or your carburetor got sucked into
your exhaust manifold. These are all serious problems, and just a few
of the many terrible things that can happen to an engine.
I know this for fact. Just last week I was driving down the road in
my Ford when I saw the dreaded words, in flashing red, "CHUCK ENGINE".
I stopped the car and called the wrecker. My mechanic later told me
that my water pump had sucked my alternator into the radiator, pushed
it thru the 5th cylinder, and it was found embedded inside my muffler.
I was given the choice to replace the engine, at the cost of almost
$50,000, or to buy a new car. I am trying to get a second mortgage to
raise the money for the repair, because I can not afford a new car.
CHUCK ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796440 ] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 19:42 |
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note - the chuck engine light can nuisance trip if the O2 sensor that is
mounted in the gas tank reads too high. Beware..
trailer wrote:
> DO NOT replace the engine.
>
> Ford has a special tool to remove alternators from mufflers, part
> #ETA-12333-alt-muff-6522.
>
> As I recall, there was a TSB for missing pistons. Check with dealer for
> this.
>
> If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. It is a little known fact
> that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belts
> fit. Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. Be careful.
>
> I was a certified Ford mechanic for over 80 years so I know what I'm talking
> about.
>
> No need to thank me.
> <gaffertape [at] the-usa.com> wrote in message
> news:l6sfs3tkajrj3prdhd7u0mo06md4etonui [at] 4ax.com...
> Sooner or later almost every driver sees a yellow "Check Engine"
> light. This means that the engine needs repair. This is generally a
> minor problem such as a defective emissions control, cracked vacuum
> hose, or a bad spark plug.
>
> It's a little known fact is that when the engine needs to be replaced,
> the "E" in the word "CHECK" changes to a "U". Thus it says "CHUCK
> ENGINE".
>
> If you ever see the words "CHUCK ENGINE", you need a new engine
> immediately. DO NOT continue driving. Your engine is trash.
>
> Take this message seriously. This is not merely a malfunction of the
> spell checker in your cars computer, this is SERIOUS. By the time
> this alert occurs, you are likely missing some pistons, your valves
> fell into the crankcase, there is a huge hole in your block, your
> crankshaft is stuck inside your transmission, your main bearings fell
> out, your engine head came off, or your carburetor got sucked into
> your exhaust manifold. These are all serious problems, and just a few
> of the many terrible things that can happen to an engine.
>
> I know this for fact. Just last week I was driving down the road in
> my Ford when I saw the dreaded words, in flashing red, "CHUCK ENGINE".
> I stopped the car and called the wrecker. My mechanic later told me
> that my water pump had sucked my alternator into the radiator, pushed
> it thru the 5th cylinder, and it was found embedded inside my muffler.
> I was given the choice to replace the engine, at the cost of almost
> $50,000, or to buy a new car. I am trying to get a second mortgage to
> raise the money for the repair, because I can not afford a new car.
>
> CHUCK ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
>
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796451 ] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 20:49 |
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On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:46:00 GMT, "trailer" <st74dummy [at] verizon.net>
wrote:
>If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. It is a little known fact
>that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belts
>fit. Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. Be careful.
That's a common misconception. It was in fact the radiators that
rusted.
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796466 ] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 22:38 |
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especially on the early beetle cars.
"Tim J." <tj66821 [at] usa.not> wrote in message Also, some VW aluminum engines
were known to rust. Be careful.
>
> That's a common misconception. It was in fact the radiators that
> rusted.
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796469 ] |
Fri, 29 February 2008 23:22 |
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The fact that a check engine light is YELLOW indicates it is a warning light
not a trouble light.
It has nothing to do with oil pressure or level, the charging system or the
engine temperature. Those lights are RED to indicate operating under those
conditions can cause damage and the engine. Operating with a red light
eliminated is not a good idea
A check engine light simply indicates the vehicle is operation outside of
the design parameter that regulate for pollution. The problem can be as
simple as a bad plug or clogged fuel injector.
Take the vehicle to a competent technician who has the proper equipment to
analyze and correct the problem WBM.
"Dan Wright" <dan.wright [at] cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:_lYxj.35206\
>> CHUCK (sic) ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
>> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796528 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 04:41 |
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"trailer" <st74dummy [at] verizon.net> wrote in message
news:cFWxj.1894$v47.337 [at] trnddc08...
> DO NOT replace the engine.
>
> Ford has a special tool to remove alternators from mufflers, part
> #ETA-12333-alt-muff-6522.
>
> As I recall, there was a TSB for missing pistons. Check with dealer for
> this.
>
> If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. It is a little known
> fact
> that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belts
> fit. Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. Be careful.
>
> I was a certified Ford mechanic for over 80 years so I know what I'm
> talking
> about.
>
> No need to thank me.
WELL, THANK YOU ANYWAY! You deserve it!
> <gaffertape [at] the-usa.com> wrote in message
> news:l6sfs3tkajrj3prdhd7u0mo06md4etonui [at] 4ax.com...
> Sooner or later almost every driver sees a yellow "Check Engine"
> light. This means that the engine needs repair. This is generally a
> minor problem such as a defective emissions control, cracked vacuum
> hose, or a bad spark plug.
>
> It's a little known fact is that when the engine needs to be replaced,
> the "E" in the word "CHECK" changes to a "U". Thus it says "CHUCK
> ENGINE".
>
> If you ever see the words "CHUCK ENGINE", you need a new engine
> immediately. DO NOT continue driving. Your engine is trash.
>
> Take this message seriously. This is not merely a malfunction of the
> spell checker in your cars computer, this is SERIOUS. By the time
> this alert occurs, you are likely missing some pistons, your valves
> fell into the crankcase, there is a huge hole in your block, your
> crankshaft is stuck inside your transmission, your main bearings fell
> out, your engine head came off, or your carburetor got sucked into
> your exhaust manifold. These are all serious problems, and just a few
> of the many terrible things that can happen to an engine.
>
> I know this for fact. Just last week I was driving down the road in
> my Ford when I saw the dreaded words, in flashing red, "CHUCK ENGINE".
> I stopped the car and called the wrecker. My mechanic later told me
> that my water pump had sucked my alternator into the radiator, pushed
> it thru the 5th cylinder, and it was found embedded inside my muffler.
> I was given the choice to replace the engine, at the cost of almost
> $50,000, or to buy a new car. I am trying to get a second mortgage to
> raise the money for the repair, because I can not afford a new car.
>
> CHUCK ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
>
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796529 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 04:42 |
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LOL good one.
"Tom" <tjctransport [at] optonline.net> wrote in message
news:47c87b61$0$25058$607ed4bc [at] cv.net...
> especially on the early beetle cars.
> "Tim J." <tj66821 [at] usa.not> wrote in message Also, some VW aluminum
> engines were known to rust. Be careful.
>>
>> That's a common misconception. It was in fact the radiators that
>> rusted.
>>
>
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796551 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 06:01 |
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Do you not actually read any of this stuff before answering?
P
On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:22:14 -0500, "Mike hunt" <mikehunt22 [at] lycos.com>
wrote:
>The fact that a check engine light is YELLOW indicates it is a warning light
>not a trouble light.
>
>
>
>It has nothing to do with oil pressure or level, the charging system or the
>engine temperature. Those lights are RED to indicate operating under those
>conditions can cause damage and the engine. Operating with a red light
>eliminated is not a good idea
>
>
>
>A check engine light simply indicates the vehicle is operation outside of
>the design parameter that regulate for pollution. The problem can be as
>simple as a bad plug or clogged fuel injector.
>
>
>
>Take the vehicle to a competent technician who has the proper equipment to
>analyze and correct the problem WBM.
>
>
>
>
>
>"Dan Wright" <dan.wright [at] cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:_lYxj.35206\
>
>>> CHUCK (sic) ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
>>> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
>
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796580 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 16:54 |
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I merely responded to the thread not to an individual comment. Many times
after awhile the thread wonders of to a President Bush hating comment or
disparaging one of the commenter's LOL
<cselby [at] mts.net> wrote in message news:47c8e2f8.51044203 [at] news.mts.net...
> Do you not actually read any of this stuff before answering?
>
> P
>
>
> On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 17:22:14 -0500, "Mike hunt" <mikehunt22 [at] lycos.com>
> wrote:
>
>>The fact that a check engine light is YELLOW indicates it is a warning
>>light
>>not a trouble light.
>>
>>
>>
>>It has nothing to do with oil pressure or level, the charging system or
>>the
>>engine temperature. Those lights are RED to indicate operating under
>>those
>>conditions can cause damage and the engine. Operating with a red light
>>eliminated is not a good idea
>>
>>
>>
>>A check engine light simply indicates the vehicle is operation outside of
>>the design parameter that regulate for pollution. The problem can be as
>>simple as a bad plug or clogged fuel injector.
>>
>>
>>
>>Take the vehicle to a competent technician who has the proper equipment to
>>analyze and correct the problem WBM.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>"Dan Wright" <dan.wright [at] cogeco.ca> wrote in message news:_lYxj.35206\
>>
>>>> CHUCK (sic) ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
>>>> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
>>
>>
>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796601 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 19:52 |
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I'll accept that as a good response to a goofy thread.
P
>I merely responded to the thread not to an individual comment. Many times
>after awhile the thread wonders of to a President Bush hating comment or
>disparaging one of the commenter's LOL
>
>
>
>
>
><cselby [at] mts.net> wrote in message news:47c8e2f8.51044203 [at] news.mts.net...
>> Do you not actually read any of this stuff before answering?
>>
>> P
>>
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796617 ] |
Sat, 01 March 2008 22:19 |
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On Feb 29, 6:47=A0am, gaffert... [at] the-usa.com wrote:
> Sooner or later almost every driver sees a yellow "Check Engine"
> light. =A0This means that the engine needs repair. =A0This is generally a
> minor problem such as a defective emissions control, cracked vacuum
> hose, or a bad spark plug.
>
> It's a little known fact is that when the engine needs to be replaced,
> the "E" in the word "CHECK" changes to a "U". =A0Thus it says "CHUCK
> ENGINE".
>
> If you ever see the words "CHUCK ENGINE", you need a new engine
> immediately. =A0DO NOT continue driving. =A0Your engine is trash.
>
> Take this message seriously. =A0This is not merely a malfunction of the
> spell checker in your cars computer, this is SERIOUS. =A0By the time
> this alert occurs, you are likely missing some pistons, your valves
> fell into the crankcase, there is a huge hole in your block, your
> crankshaft is stuck inside your transmission, your main bearings fell
> out, your engine head came off, or your carburetor got sucked into
> your exhaust manifold. =A0These are all serious problems, and just a few
> of the many terrible things that can happen to an engine.
>
> I know this for fact. =A0Just last week I was driving down the road in
> my Ford when I saw the dreaded words, in flashing red, "CHUCK ENGINE".
> I stopped the car and called the wrecker. =A0My mechanic later told me
> that my water pump had sucked my alternator into the radiator, pushed
> it thru the 5th cylinder, and it was found embedded inside my muffler.
> I was given the choice to replace the engine, at the cost of almost
> $50,000, or to buy a new car. =A0I am trying to get a second mortgage to
> raise the money for the repair, because I can not afford a new car.
>
> CHUCK ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
Wow...that is really super-duper great material. Yes, you should
consider a career in stand-up comedy.
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796630 ] |
Sun, 02 March 2008 00:41 |
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796710 ] |
Sun, 02 March 2008 23:12 |
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come on ... a little lightness once in a while.....
Scott in SoCal wrote:
> On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 13:19:44 -0800 (PST), "John S." <hjsjms [at] cs.com>
> wrote:
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>> On Feb 29, 6:47 am, gaffert... [at] the-usa.com wrote:
>
>>> CHUCK ENGINE is a SERIOUS matter!!!!
>>> When you see these dreaded words, STOP DRIVING and seek help.
>> Wow...that is really super-duper great material. Yes, you should
>> consider a career in stand-up comedy.
>
> It's no worse than the original post...
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796843 ] |
Mon, 03 March 2008 18:58 |
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On Feb 29, 2:49=A0pm, Tim J. <tj66... [at] usa.not> wrote:
> On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:46:00 GMT, "trailer" <st74du... [at] verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
> >If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. =A0It is a little known =
fact
> >that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belt=
s
> >fit. =A0Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. =A0Be careful.=
>
> That's a common misconception. =A0It was in fact the radiators that
> rusted.
Technically, "Rust" is the oxidation of iron or steel, therefore,
aluminum doesn't rust. Aluminum corrodes.
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #796904 ] |
Tue, 04 March 2008 03:28 |
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On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:58:24 -0800 (PST), Larry Bud
<larrybud2002 [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
>On Feb 29, 2:49 pm, Tim J. <tj66... [at] usa.not> wrote:
>> On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:46:00 GMT, "trailer" <st74du... [at] verizon.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >If you decide to replace the engine, check Ebay. It is a little known fact
>> >that Volkswagen engines will easily fit Fords, but make sure the fan belts
>> >fit. Also, some VW aluminum engines were known to rust. Be careful.
>>
>> That's a common misconception. It was in fact the radiators that
>> rusted.
>
>Technically, "Rust" is the oxidation of iron or steel, therefore,
>aluminum doesn't rust. Aluminum corrodes.
Born after Reagan was elected, huh?
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #797078 ] |
Wed, 05 March 2008 00:35 |
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Tim J. wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:58:24 -0800 (PST), Larry Bud
> <larrybud2002 [at] yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Technically, "Rust" is the oxidation of iron or steel, therefore,
>> aluminum doesn't rust. Aluminum corrodes.
>
> Born after Reagan was elected, huh?
Forgot everything you were supposed to have learned, huh?
Jack
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| Re: CHUCK ENGINE LIGHT - Time for a New Engine [message #797634 ] |
Tue, 11 March 2008 12:59 |
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