Overheated engine with grinding noise. What happened? - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

wshbrn91 · 02-23-2010, 01:19 PM

Hey Everyone,

I got a question unrelated to my 86 Camaro this time. I just can't seem to find answers anywhere, so I figured I would come where all the experts are. Sorry if this goes against posting rules, I will understand this is deleted.

Im thinking about buying a 2003 Mini Cooper "S", and I am aware it needs some engine work. The owner claims the engine overheated while he was driving. He said it overheated, and he heard a grinding noise, and then immediately stopped it. The car is in amazing condition otherwise, so I don't think he beat the crap out of it. What could the grinding be? Rods?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Andrew

larrybldr@gmail · 02-23-2010, 09:17 PM

hard to tell without hearing it... maybe just the water pump???? overheated!!!! many veh the empeller inside the w pump is pressed on- possibly broke or came loose....causing it to be grinding against the block?????

8t2 z-chev · 02-24-2010, 12:32 AM

does sound like a bad water pump.