I have a few problems with my max like a main oil pan leak and probably a water hose. I also here some wierd noises when my rpms get higher as i drive as if something was loose and shaking or like a low tone growl but not really that loud? Should I rebuild my engine, and just replace and try to find out the problems? I have a 97 GLE.....What should i do? If i do rebuild i would probably rebuild it to make it stronger and maybe get a 5spd conversion or vb mod. Is there any other thing to do to make my engine better than average????

Sorry so long......
Thanks
Chris

 

Don't you mean rebuilding your transmission perhaps? From how you are describing it, it seem like it's your tranny that is going not your engine. I'm thinking about the same thing. I am planning to get a Level Ten rebuild on my automagic tranny.

 

Would an oil pan leak constitute having to do a whole engine rebuild?

SuDZ

 

did u ever take your dash board apart before?? - maybe that may constitute to the extra noises??

 

Just fix the Main Oil seal...and that extra noise could be from something lose. Get it looked at ! Dont rebuild your hole engine for a $25 seal(All labor to replace) and a bad hose ??

 

Exactly what I meant. You nmay find it to be something much cheaper and easier than you think. have you had the car looked at yet?

SuDZ

 

It's a 97', I doubt anything serious is wrong with your engine...these VQ's are great engines

 

what is the mileage on your VQ?

 

I have about 74000 miles, I drive my bar pretty hard.....It seems like something is rattling or loose. It only happens when i'm in gear and at low rpms when i start to take off at but i don't put down too much gas...