1993 Isuzu Rodeo Question Engine sounds like coins in a tin

Tiny
OLYWA1978
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  • 1993 ISUZU RODEO
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  • 4WD
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  • 137,000 MILES
Well, my Honda Accord was stolen last week and all I had was $500 in cash to find a cheap replacement to get to work for a couple months, until I could finance something better. I found a 1993 Isuzu Rodeo, with a very nice body, but the engine made a sound when accelerated that sounded like coins being shaken in a tin can. I figured if I got it home in one piece, I could fix a screwed up push rod, which is what I suspected. If successful, I could make a good return on the vehicle. Well I drove it 95 miles home and came to within 1/4 mile of my exit, when the engine made a loud POP, the car died, blue smoke started rolling from the hood and I lost ALL my fluids at once (oil, water and coolant). It's been a very bad week and I went from very relieved. To very discouraged in a matter of seconds. Does anyone know what happened and what I can expect to go through as far as repairs? Any encouragement out there?
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 AT 11:47 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

This sounds rather terminal, I would be thinking that you have blown the motor, the noise may have been a failing big end bearing and the end result is a thrown rod, with all the fluids gone, there must be a fair amount of engine damage, I think that after a wash down and close inspection you will see the damage.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 12:11 AM
Tiny
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Ugh. Yeah I was hoping I came across a good deal that was fixable, but it kinda blew up on my face! I'm going to spray it down and take a look tomorrow morning. It sprayed the fluid EVERYWHERE, so it was dripping from lots of places, therefor it was hard to pin-point it today. Thanks Mark.
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Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 2:50 AM

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