Bottom End Rebuild Help
#31
Can you post pictures of the block, when you get around to it? I want to see the bores.
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windhund116 (08-31-2024)
#32
Sure can. Its probably going to be about a week though since im pretty busy with other things right now. Once I get the old block pulled and torn down, I will take pictures for you guys. I'll also take pictures of my new engine after I walk my doggos.
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windhund116 (08-31-2024)
#33
The biggest issue with used engines are burned valves, the wrecker isn't going to let you just pop off the valve cover and check for tight valves. They'll do a leakdown and compression test at best, and while helpful diagnostic tools, aren't going to tell you the actual state of the engine. Valves don't burn right away, it takes a while of running the engine with too tight a clearance for it to happen. Not everyone is going to do a valve inspection/adjustment every 40-60k miles, particularly when the service manual says to do it in 100k miles.
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Save the Manual Wagons! (08-31-2024)
#34
The biggest issue with used engines are burned valves, the wrecker isn't going to let you just pop off the valve cover and check for tight valves. They'll do a leakdown and compression test at best, and while helpful diagnostic tools, aren't going to tell you the actual state of the engine. Valves don't burn right away, it takes a while of running the engine with too tight a clearance for it to happen. Not everyone is going to do a valve inspection/adjustment every 40-60k miles, particularly when the service manual says to do it in 100k miles.
I'm pretty confident that the engine is in good shape. Compression was ~110 all around +/- 2. Worst case, I get it running and take it back to him and have him look at it. I'll definitely keep a close eye on the engine since I can't guarantee it's perfect.
I know im taking a risk, but I feel better about doing this instead of rebuilding what I have. Hopefully I can recoup some of the cost by selling good engine components off of the other engine, or potentially save it and sell it whole.
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110psi for compression? Boi, that's low
210, you mean?
Glad you found a good used engine! Good luck with bringing the car back to life
210, you mean?
Glad you found a good used engine! Good luck with bringing the car back to life
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#36
Yeah sorry, I meant 210. Thanks for the luck though, im gonna need it. I cannot wait to get it up and running and show it to you guys. Im so excited!
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