have a loud knocking sound coming from the lower end of the block >
my mechanic says either a bad oil pump or worst > a spun rod >
is this the end of my gsr ?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by b18c1delly &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have a loud knocking sound coming from the lower end of the block &gt;
my mechanic says either a bad oil pump or worst &gt; a spun rod &gt;
is this the end of my gsr ? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Actually it's just the beginning.Welcome to the world of engine swap/rebuilding.

 

no money for another SWAP &gt; but i could probably suck up a rebuild &gt;
any idea what this may run about ?

 

depends on what needs to be done.

I spent $1000 on my bottom end including assembly
I then spend $400 on the head to get that redone too.

plus I got new headgasket, hoses, waterpump, timing belt, valvecover gasket, etc...

 

if the crank is damaged you might as well get t a new one...and thoroughly clean everything to make sure you don't have shavings clogged anywhere. it really depends on how bad the damage is. A swap might actually be cheaper.

 

did everything had to be absolutely OEM &gt; have you pass CA/BAR smog yet &gt;
worried that with all the engine work that it may create CA smog issues