Might need motor work
01-20-15, 12:24 PM
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Might need motor work
Hey Guys,
I'm new to the club and was wondering if anyone knows
a good motor guy. I might need my 12A stock motor rebuilt.
any help is much appreciated
I'm new to the club and was wondering if anyone knows
a good motor guy. I might need my 12A stock motor rebuilt.
any help is much appreciated
01-23-15, 10:14 AM
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The only reason I ask is because you'd be amazed at the number of people who are told by non-rotary mechanics that they need an engine rebuild when the problem is something different entirely. I once had a mechanic tell me that I needed a new timing chain, another one said I needed new heads.
Then again, 12as are 30yrs old at this point, so a lot of them really do need rebuilds, but figured I'd check.
01-24-15, 06:17 AM
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What's up with your engine?
The only reason I ask is because you'd be amazed at the number of people who are told by non-rotary mechanics that they need an engine rebuild when the problem is something different entirely. I once had a mechanic tell me that I needed a new timing chain, another one said I needed new heads.
Then again, 12as are 30yrs old at this point, so a lot of them really do need rebuilds, but figured I'd check.
The only reason I ask is because you'd be amazed at the number of people who are told by non-rotary mechanics that they need an engine rebuild when the problem is something different entirely. I once had a mechanic tell me that I needed a new timing chain, another one said I needed new heads.
Then again, 12as are 30yrs old at this point, so a lot of them really do need rebuilds, but figured I'd check.
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01-24-15, 01:21 PM
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I don't know if I'm going to need a rebuild. My car has been in storage for about two years and I know how that is not a good thing for the motor. I'm hoping I won't need a rebuild however I want to know where to take it if I do. Thank you for your reply.
01-25-15, 06:09 PM
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Mine was in storage for 5+ when I first got it. The engine was seized. Creative use of Automatic Transmission Fluid, an old windex bottle and the spark plug holes got it turning again. I've put another 60,000+km on it after that (and it's still going)
Check out the FAQ, there's a good set of threads there on what to check and do on a car that's been sitting for a long time. If it's a 12a engine with under 200,000km on it I'm sure it'll be fine without a rebuild unless it's been beat to crap its whole life.
Good luck,
Jon
Check out the FAQ, there's a good set of threads there on what to check and do on a car that's been sitting for a long time. If it's a 12a engine with under 200,000km on it I'm sure it'll be fine without a rebuild unless it's been beat to crap its whole life.
Good luck,
Jon
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