and the verdict is.........the timing chain is split in two, the head is fubar and I need to get an engine......yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa (sarcasm). found an engine for 400 bucks and I might just do a 5 speed swap while im at it. this sucks!!!!!!!!!!!

 

man thats f*cked up how the hell does an lady drive it and snap the timing chain and still with 87k.. that lady must of been a crazy *****.

 

no idea, but hey I got it for cheap so oh well. I half expected to have to replace the motor when i brought it home anyway was just hopeing i wouldnt have to. well on with the engine swap and if i can find the parts cheap enough a 5 speed swap to.

 

what are you gonna do with this engine then????

 

not sure, but i definately dont want to rebuild it.

 

awww why not?
port the block to 2.5 liters... some nice custom pistons and rods....
shave the head about 3-6 microns and get it machined... titanium springs/new lifters, bigger cam lobes...

the possibilities are endless

~eji

 

as tempted as I am it would cost less to just replace the engine. if the place that i get the new engine from doesnt require a core I might just keep it to build a turbo application but I havent decided yet or if someone wants to take it off my hands for a small fee I might be willing to entertain the idea.


Nick

 

sounds like a case of DPO (dreaded previous owner). The only way to destroy a low mileage kade that i can think of is to not change the oil. ever. till it burns off enough for the oil pressure to drop, then the tensioners dont do their job, and then the lower chain gets snagged on the opposite guide and breaks. Either that or she DID maintain it, but when a shop conned her into thinking it needed a new timing chain set 5000 miles before it died, they cheaped out and used Topline or InnerFireEngine timing components which are sweat shop crafted by the cutest little taiwanese children you've ever seen! and WILL fail.

 

I think the case of non maintenance is the winner here. the block is now up for sale if anyone wants it let me know. It is still in the car but is completley torn down as i need the intake and other pieces for the engine that i am putting in.

Nick