![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]()
Post
#1
|
|
![]() Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Member No.: 107 ![]() |
Yeah, there you go. I ordered one from a company online, and its over a month late, so i say f' em. And i now need one of these engines asap. I have some money, but the shop where its at is getting really pi$$ed off (its been there 4 months) and they told me i really need to get it out of there. So, if anyone has any ideas, or better yet, has an engine, let me knwo asap. thank you.
-------------------- we are not imports, we are not domestics, we are not riceburners, we are not jackasses, we are DSMers.
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#2
|
|
DSM Tech Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 ![]() |
What is wrong with the motor you have now at the shop?
-------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#3
|
|
![]() Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Member No.: 107 ![]() |
its torn up. Timing belt slippd, and now i have MAYBE half the valves left, and most of those are bent, and cylinders 2 and 3 have dents in the top big enough for me to fit the top of my pinky finger in. Looks like some devilish smiley faces....
![]() -------------------- we are not imports, we are not domestics, we are not riceburners, we are not jackasses, we are DSMers.
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#4
|
|
DSM Tech Wizard ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,256 Joined: 10-January 01 From: central IL Member No.: 10 ![]() |
I kind of have to question used engines... who says that they are in any better shape than what you have now? Even low milage motors can have serious problems. I got my rebuild kit from Mach V and have been very happy thus far with it. I got new oem pistons, oil pump and front cover, belts, full gasket set, and a complete bearing set. not bad for $500! Machine work was the kicker... about $650 dropped on that... but there are definately places that are cheaper than where I had my work done. I had the block cleaned, honed, crank polished, and the head completely redone. You might want to give Josh at slopony a call and just have him give you a quote. IMHO, I'd rather spend a little more cash now, and have a motor that I KNOW will last another 100k+. Even a JDM motor can run you upwards of $1200-$1500 pretty easy, and again, no garuntee (at least long term). I would bet that you could get a motor rebuilt for around $900-1000 if you were careful with the money.
Just my .02 others may have a better idea. Six bolts in excellent shape are a rare find these days. Hope this helps. ![]() -------------------- The fastest car I own is a minivan....
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#5
|
|
![]() Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 ![]() |
I've got a 6 bolt at Kalina's that's ready to be picked up if you're interested. The machine work is 700 for the head and block.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#6
|
|
![]() Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Member No.: 107 ![]() |
Man, i wish i would have been a part of this board when my car broke. It would have saved me lots of time and stress. Unfourtunately, i already have made arrangements to pick up an engine from a guy in joliet. But i thank you for the offer. Where do all you people live anyway? Because if its close to me, next time i need work (and i am sure there will be a "next time") i will come to one of you guys. Hell i would rather pay someone who drives one of these cars than some guy who just wants my cash.
-------------------- we are not imports, we are not domestics, we are not riceburners, we are not jackasses, we are DSMers.
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#7
|
|
![]() Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 1,156 Joined: 23-September 02 Member No.: 16 ![]() |
Central refers to central IL, mainly the Peoria area, though it also can apply to the center of the DSM world, where the car was assembled, Bloomington, IL.
-------------------- my cars breath smells like car food
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#8
|
|
![]() Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Member No.: 107 ![]() |
Cool. I wasn't sure if it meant "central america" which would denote illinois missouri, indiana, etc, or if it was "central illinois". So thats cool. I just wanted to know. Thats good news too, because that means that when i get my car back, hopefully i will be able to get together with some other dsm'ers from the area.
![]() -------------------- we are not imports, we are not domestics, we are not riceburners, we are not jackasses, we are DSMers.
|
|
|
![]()
Post
#9
|
|
![]() Zen Master DSM ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 3,008 Joined: 10-January 01 From: in front of you Member No.: 5 ![]() |
Wouldn't central America denote Nicaragua, Ecuador, Belize, and so on.
![]() |
|
|
![]()
Post
#10
|
|
![]() Beginner ![]() Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 26-March 03 From: Bloomington/Normal, Illinois. Member No.: 107 ![]() |
hmmmmmm. NO!
YOUR NOT THE BOSS OF ME!! ![]() Haha, sorry. Actually you are right. I never thought of it that way. But i think i found an engine from a guy in joliet, so hopefully i can pick it up early next week. -------------------- we are not imports, we are not domestics, we are not riceburners, we are not jackasses, we are DSMers.
|
|
|
![]() ![]() |
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 19th May 2024 - 06:52 PM |