Is the car worth repairing with a damaged motor?
The motor was making a "tappet" noise for quite a while but it suddenly got
worse. I drove it on a very cold morning thinking the noise would abate as
the car warmed up but the noise got really loud. I drove it for 10 miles when
suddenly there was a thud, the oil light came on and the motor cut out. When
I start it now the top of the motor makes a terrible clattering noise. Not sure if
a hydraulic lifter broke or whether the camshafts are damaged. I have been
told the problem may have been caused by a blocked filter in the sump
which stopped the oil supply. I have also been told that the car is not worth
repairing despite it being in pretty good condition all round.
Is this likely to be an expensive repair?
Is it likely to involve only the head or the block as well?
Is it worth fixing?
If not, what should I do with the car? It seems a pity to trash it.
I live in NY 40 miles north of NYC.
