[Oaktown 986]

Originally Posted by tonycarreon

i don't want to presuppose your mechanical skills or troubleshooting prowess. however at some point ( if it were me ) i would stop trying all the "do this, do that" and get a professional opinion.

that said, have you checked the oil level?

Another one bites the dust - probable IMS issue
Possible engine failure
http://sites.google.com/site/mikefocke2/checkenginelightcausedbymassairflowsensor

well, i have more time than loose change, and i have other autos, so it's not a rushed deal; i'd rather have the car out of commission then pay $1k for something that I could have done myself. That being said, after I pull some spark plugs this weekend, and see what's going on up there, I believe I'll have some clarity on whether this is totally catastrophic, or simply a case of lacking spark.

Also, I fear that if the engine is blown, I'd rather buy a Raby then deal with sending it to a dealer for $200 plus towing fees when I'm going to need to also send it to Raby and fork up a whole lot right there.

Jon