So i found out that the chattering i've been hearing in my car is caused by a piston joint, and my mechanic (initially) told me that i have to change one out, and then he said i'd have to change all 4 of them, then he said that i'd have to open up the motor and find out where the problem is coming from, then he just said i should get a motor swap..
to which i thought "what the expletive!?"
so anyway, the pistons, i have no idea how much they would cost and how much labor would be seeing as how i dont have many connections, and im still paying for the car which is the bummer part, and if i do a motor swap he said it would run me about $1k for parts and labor (he suggested i get a new oil pump and water pump)
So you guys tell me, is this guy just trying to gank me for my cash or is he just being safe?
thanks in advance guys

 

ttt

 

Whats a piston joint?

 

the piston pin...

 

up, does anyone know? cuz that didnt really help..