My engine broke. I really need advice

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I have all the parts he needs minus the engine..

Read his first post. Having the parts is only part of the equation!

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Read his first post. Having the parts is only part of the equation!

Like someone else said if he can swap a clutch he can swap one of the engines in these cars. Outside of getting the trans off, and back on, the engine, it's pretty easy to do.

[Ultramaroon]

Still waiting to hear about the brakes.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Like someone else said if he can swap a clutch he can swap one of the engines in these cars. Outside of getting the trans off, and back on, the engine, it's pretty easy to do.

Yep. He wants to do an AT to MT swap. That is not a entry level work. In the long run it would be better for him to just trade the car. I see nothing but headaches in his future if he did the swap.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. He wants to do an AT to MT swap. That is not a entry level work. In the long run it would be better for him to just trade the car. I see nothing but headaches in his future if he did the swap.

Better off just dropping in a used motor. I 100% get wanting to upgrade but it definitely sounds like a clusterfuck. Replace the engine then trade for a manual

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[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Better off just dropping in a used motor. I 100% get wanting to upgrade but it definitely sounds like a clusterfuck. Replace the engine then trade for a manual

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This. If it is determined there is actually something serious wrong with the engine. That had not been established yet by any means.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

This. If it is determined there is actually something serious wrong with the engine. That had not been established yet by any means.

Agreed. A simple leak down test should certify a valve spring issue. Check oil for sparkles to verify spun bearing. Anything else I'm missing?

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Agreed. A simple leak down test should certify a valve spring issue. Check oil for sparkles to verify spun bearing. Anything else I'm missing?

Brake booster plumbing. If brakes are fixed then the pump did something and maybe something else is still wrong.


If brakes aren't fixed then I'll bet:

1. The used replacement pump was also shot
2. Improper installation

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yep. He wants to do an AT to MT swap. That is not a entry level work. In the long run it would be better for him to just trade the car. I see nothing but headaches in his future if he did the swap.

These cars are easy to do the pedal swap in.. the rest is all pretty damn easy.

I get that it's not an entry level job, but compared to the several cars I'd done swaps in (all AT to MT swaps) it's about the easiest car to swap except for some Hondas.

The worse I think I did was probably a Nissan 240SX. Even a Roadmaster estate is easier than that pos!

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

These cars are easy to do the pedal swap in.. the rest is all pretty damn easy.

I get that it's not an entry level job, but compared to the several cars I'd done swaps in (all AT to MT swaps) it's about the easiest car to swap except for some Hondas.

The worse I think I did was probably a Nissan 240SX. Even a Roadmaster estate is easier than that pos!

Easy for you! You are not on a forum posting "hey guys what is this noise?"

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Brake booster plumbing. If brakes are fixed then the pump did something and maybe something else is still wrong.


If brakes aren't fixed then I'll bet:

1. The used replacement pump was also shot
2. Improper installation

Good call

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Good call

I'm over here

[DJ92]

The brakes are fine guys. Iv gotten so frustrated with this and keep going back and forth. Auto engines are expensive I found everything I need for manual swap for around 4k so that sounded like a no-brainer. But now I just want to trade it in after fixing it and take the 4k negative equiy. I'm probably going to have it looked at more I have a couple people/places to try now

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by DJ92

The brakes are fine guys. Iv gotten so frustrated with this and keep going back and forth. Auto engines are expensive I found everything I need for manual swap for around 4k so that sounded like a no-brainer. But now I just want to trade it in after fixing it and take the 4k negative equiy. I'm probably going to have it looked at more I have a couple people/places to try now

Like we mentioned above... There are several tests that can be done to check engine health without tearing it open. Shouldn't cost more than a couple hundred bucks if that. $1500 for diagnostics is insane

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