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11-16-06, 09:09 AM
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Advice Please!!! ASAP
Hi just wondering what you guys think about this guy selling his engine on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...QQcmdZViewItem
Well i do need a rebuilt and if you guys think this is good i'll be happy to get it thanks.
Well i do need a rebuilt and if you guys think this is good i'll be happy to get it thanks.
11-16-06, 09:17 AM
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I'm always suspicious of ebay/rebuilt/jdm motors.
You don't know the seller or the history of the motor. What happens if you take the time to build the motor up (fuel, manifolds, accessories etc) and install it and then it has poor compression/has a bad coolant seal etc? Then you're screwed.
You live in Lancaster PA? KDR is right in your area. As an alternative, I'm not too far and along with a good friend build motors on the side. We are in the middle of one engine and have another waiting, but there's always room for more
You don't know the seller or the history of the motor. What happens if you take the time to build the motor up (fuel, manifolds, accessories etc) and install it and then it has poor compression/has a bad coolant seal etc? Then you're screwed.
You live in Lancaster PA? KDR is right in your area. As an alternative, I'm not too far and along with a good friend build motors on the side. We are in the middle of one engine and have another waiting, but there's always room for more
11-16-06, 11:26 AM
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You blew your motor? I guess that's why it was running so hot for you.
That auction doesn't give me any negative vibe, but Rich is right. Buying and installing an untested, unguaranteed engine is a bad idea. When you fix something on these cars, it always saves time and money to do it right and do it the first time.
You ought to get a price from KD rotary to install a Mazda reman. While no engine rebuilding solution is 100% reliable and affordable, those two are a good combination.
Rich - is your rebuild shop in Morristown area? I'd love to check that out sometime.
Dave
That auction doesn't give me any negative vibe, but Rich is right. Buying and installing an untested, unguaranteed engine is a bad idea. When you fix something on these cars, it always saves time and money to do it right and do it the first time.
You ought to get a price from KD rotary to install a Mazda reman. While no engine rebuilding solution is 100% reliable and affordable, those two are a good combination.
Rich - is your rebuild shop in Morristown area? I'd love to check that out sometime.
Dave
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Thanks guys I was heading toward rebuilting myself but i was just wondering what you guys think about that engine but since you guys dont think its good idea then rebuilting it is and yes i PM Goodfellas and waiting for his reply :-)
BTW KDR are great but i can't afford that much to spend
BTW KDR are great but i can't afford that much to spend
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