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Well. The saga continues.
I have a stock 99 Engine with higher mileage(104K) that I am going to put in the car. If anyone can help on Friday night, pull the old and put the new I would appreciate it. I have a 30 day warranty from the salvage yard, so I want to get it running asap to see if there are any issues. I got a good deal considering it is a 99 motor.
Chris
If I wasn't working I'd be there... that and Saturday morning is gonna be busy anyhow with TtT's shock install.
That is cool. I think Gary is gonna help when I get to the actual pulling part of the process.
I had to take the front cover off of the engine to get to the water neck because it was broken in the wreck. Here are a couple of pics. The motor looks really clean and well maintained. The timing belt is new and the water pump looks new as well.
http://www.automotiveexpression.com/newmotor1.jpg
http://www.automotiveexpression.com/newmotor2.jpg
Gary thinks I got a hell of a deal on it.
Chris
Which motor is this??
A stock 99 motor I got at a junkyard today. It is going in and I am shelfing the new motor until winter... I got it for $700, delivered to my work....
I was looking for a shortblock to put the other head on and I ran into this deal. I figure I can run the car for a while with it, when I get the trick motor done, I can sell it. The 99/00 head/intake are bringing good money as an upgrade for the 94/97 guys.
If this motor runs good, I will probably sell the freshly worked head and intake that is in the car now, assuming they are in good shape. They should be.
Chris
I know its easy to get lost... kind of like Majik and his women....
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Originally Posted by Kags1969
Well I was gonna help you install it, but now...
Actually I have to work Friday nights, but if something comes up and I get off, Ill call.
With all those women, that shouldn't be a problem! http://www.dallasimports.net/forums/...ult/devil2.gifQuote:
Originally Posted by Majik
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Originally Posted by Treibenschnell
Ill be here all week. Try the tuna sandwich!
I'm confused... I thought you weren't working at your parent's restaurant anymore?Quote:
Originally Posted by Majik
I meant tuna salad sandwich. Something we dont serve at the restaurant. :wheelcha:
Why are the cam gears off of the engine????????
Broken water neck....
I got the motor out this morning and pulled the pan. Both thrust bearings were laying inside the pan... can you say small claims court....
http://www.automotiveexpression.com/bearings.jpg
Chris
That sucks Kags! Hell ya, I'd make'em pay for pain and suffering. :thumbdow:
Yeah, what he said!Quote:
Originally Posted by sammm
How does that even happen. :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
When is the "new" motor going in???
Any word from the people that rebuild the old one?
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Originally Posted by Ataim
Yes! We need daily updates on this soap opera!
They told me to pound sand. So I took the motor to a "reputable machine shop" to have them dissasemble the motor and opine on the cause of said failure. Additionally, I sent, certified mail, a letter requesting my money back by 7/29 or else..... no response as of yet. I am waiting on the machinist opinion before I proceed. The new motor is patiently waiting for me to get my gumption back. Have i mentioned its hot in Dallas?
Chris
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Originally Posted by POS Racing
I think is was built out of spec. just my opinion.
Chris
This is exactly why I always use a credit card when dealing with an unknown merchant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kags1969
Gary and Mike came over and we installed the junkyard motor in the Miata. I still have lots of odds and ends to clean up, but big progress.
The machinist took the lower end apart(on the mail order shortblock) and no conclusive evidence, so I am going to let that dog lie, and just chalk it up as a learning experiance.
Chris
Were is the serial number located on the block?
IIRC it's on the lower-right side (bottom half of the block)Quote:
Originally Posted by general default
It's dark down there... Thanks for the tip.
It is on the oil pan, dont remember which side..... getting old.....
Chris