Driver error? Lol. Thanks for the douche input.
Anyway. Mechanic looked at an thinks the it's a combination of oil pump
And maybe bearing has gone. Looks like I will be posting it for sale or trade on a CRv .
Thanks for the helpful posters.
I read Bob's post and knew exactly what he meant, you take it as an insult?
Your mechanic......you should get a second opinion. Besides, you said you loved them car, so fix it, 3k at the most, still cheaper than a new car.
I have the car now. It has a bad knock, probably spun a rod bearing.
Interesting trip hauling this thing home on a u-haul trailer. Everywhere I stopped (gas stations, rest areas, etc) people were checking it out, taking pictures, asking about it. You just don't get that reaction with most cars.