Rebuild or slightly used?
11-16-15, 03:43 AM
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Rebuild or slightly used?
I am rebuilding my 93 FD, and I don't know what would be better to swap it with a low miles used engine, or to rebuild it. The only thing is that my car has been sitting there for 8 years. So I don't know how bad the rebuild would be. I'm in Vegas so it is not rusted and still clean, minus some minor paint fade. Any thoughts on what I should do?
11-16-15, 08:37 AM
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The only way to know for sure is to tear the engine down and inspect it. If it has been sitting 8 years with an internal coolant leak, it will be a rusted mess. If it was just parked, then you may find it in perfect condition. Whatever you do, don't just crank it up without looking into the engine and making sure that it is safe to turn over.
11-16-15, 08:52 AM
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take the engine apart , and decide what to do after that . like stated above . you if get it rebuilt will have the option of porting it and replacing the seals with what ever YOU want them to be compared to what ever the owner of the used motor wanted .
But use a reputable builder
But use a reputable builder
11-16-15, 09:52 AM
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That would be a good start thanks, is there a way I can cheat by pulling off the headers to peek into the housing to get a good understanding? If so I can take pics so you guys can tell me what you think
11-16-15, 09:55 AM
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take the engine apart , and decide what to do after that . like stated above . you if get it rebuilt will have the option of porting it and replacing the seals with what ever YOU want them to be compared to what ever the owner of the used motor wanted .
But use a reputable builder
But use a reputable builder
11-16-15, 09:59 AM
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The only way to know for sure is to tear the engine down and inspect it. If it has been sitting 8 years with an internal coolant leak, it will be a rusted mess. If it was just parked, then you may find it in perfect condition. Whatever you do, don't just crank it up without looking into the engine and making sure that it is safe to turn over.
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11-18-15, 02:01 PM
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It's not uncommon AT ALL to travel HOURS for a good shop. If you aren't comfortable doing your own rebuild than I'd consider hitting up Elliot down at Turblown Engineering, he's about 4-5 hours south of you in AZ.
11-22-15, 08:53 AM
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Turn the engine by hand, if it can still make a full rotation without any locking then there should not be any rust. Does not mean the engine is rebuildable, that really depends on how badly it was overheated and how many miles were on it before it was parked. Installation of a used engine is a big gamble.
It is not that expensive to ship an engine, residential pickup is the most expensive but you are in LV so I am sure there is a terminal near you which cut the cost significantly. It is only $200-$300
Keep in mind that with a car sitting for such a long period of time, chances are high that it is going to need everything that is rubber replaced along with brake pads, clutch disk, etc. Fuel pump could also be shot.
It is not that expensive to ship an engine, residential pickup is the most expensive but you are in LV so I am sure there is a terminal near you which cut the cost significantly. It is only $200-$300
Keep in mind that with a car sitting for such a long period of time, chances are high that it is going to need everything that is rubber replaced along with brake pads, clutch disk, etc. Fuel pump could also be shot.
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12-05-15, 05:50 AM
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Turn the engine by hand, if it can still make a full rotation without any locking then there should not be any rust. Does not mean the engine is rebuildable, that really depends on how badly it was overheated and how many miles were on it before it was parked. Installation of a used engine is a big gamble.
It is not that expensive to ship an engine, residential pickup is the most expensive but you are in LV so I am sure there is a terminal near you which cut the cost significantly. It is only $200-$300
Keep in mind that with a car sitting for such a long period of time, chances are high that it is going to need everything that is rubber replaced along with brake pads, clutch disk, etc. Fuel pump could also be shot.
It is not that expensive to ship an engine, residential pickup is the most expensive but you are in LV so I am sure there is a terminal near you which cut the cost significantly. It is only $200-$300
Keep in mind that with a car sitting for such a long period of time, chances are high that it is going to need everything that is rubber replaced along with brake pads, clutch disk, etc. Fuel pump could also be shot.
remove accessories, disconnect transmission?
12-07-15, 09:26 AM
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or hit the starter
just remove the EGI fuse to prevent it from pushing old fuel into the engine until you can clean out that system, that is in fact going to be your biggest hurdle out in vegas. most cars i worked on with 3+ year old stagnant fuel systems the fuel tank was a mess, injectors stuck shut, fuel in lines rotten, etc, etc. then you have the engine issue to worry about still.
be prepared for a restoration project, it's likely going to be more work than you planned for.
forget a JDM imported engine unless you need it for core parts to rebuild an engine.
just remove the EGI fuse to prevent it from pushing old fuel into the engine until you can clean out that system, that is in fact going to be your biggest hurdle out in vegas. most cars i worked on with 3+ year old stagnant fuel systems the fuel tank was a mess, injectors stuck shut, fuel in lines rotten, etc, etc. then you have the engine issue to worry about still.
be prepared for a restoration project, it's likely going to be more work than you planned for.
forget a JDM imported engine unless you need it for core parts to rebuild an engine.
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