How safe is it to run an engine without coolant
01-28-2012, 11:05 AM
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Re: How safe is it to run an engine without coolant
Yes, I put that sticker there after the crash.
Like I said, it looks worse than it is. I can see that the subframe has a curve to it but not sure if its bent or just how it is,.
Parts wise, junkyard radiator is $38, bumper cover is $35, core is $25 hood is $40 and so on. Half off on Tuesdays, I just need to scope it out and see if they have a 7th gen there.
Otherwise I already found a seller with a $50 hood and a car that was in a rollerover that has good front end components such as rad, condenser and I can probably steel his subframe since he already sold the engine.
I'm leaving soon to go start taking off damaged parts, will post more pics and see how bad things really are.
Like I said, it looks worse than it is. I can see that the subframe has a curve to it but not sure if its bent or just how it is,.
Parts wise, junkyard radiator is $38, bumper cover is $35, core is $25 hood is $40 and so on. Half off on Tuesdays, I just need to scope it out and see if they have a 7th gen there.
Otherwise I already found a seller with a $50 hood and a car that was in a rollerover that has good front end components such as rad, condenser and I can probably steel his subframe since he already sold the engine.
I'm leaving soon to go start taking off damaged parts, will post more pics and see how bad things really are.
01-28-2012, 01:35 PM
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Re: How safe is it to run an engine without coolant
This is the only damage I found. Bent bumper extension.
Subframe is not bent, I compared it to my dad's 03 Civic it has the same curve.
Additional damage, one headlight has all its tabs broken and the fans shrouds are broken as well. Headlight being the most expensive part here. OEM at least.
Subframe is not bent, I compared it to my dad's 03 Civic it has the same curve.
Additional damage, one headlight has all its tabs broken and the fans shrouds are broken as well. Headlight being the most expensive part here. OEM at least.
01-30-2012, 07:57 AM
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Re: How safe is it to run an engine without coolant
i went to 4 junkyards on sunday and no a single one has this car in their lot.
Found some parts on ebay, about twice as expensive as they are at the junkyard but seeing all the cars there even if there was a 7th gen civic its unlikely I would get a good body panel from it.
Found this though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260943987712...84.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking instead of welding, I just drill out where its currently welded and secure with bolts. I hear folks do this, makes it easier to remove in the future for engine work and other upgrades
Found some parts on ebay, about twice as expensive as they are at the junkyard but seeing all the cars there even if there was a 7th gen civic its unlikely I would get a good body panel from it.
Found this though
http://www.ebay.com/itm/260943987712...84.m1423.l2649
I'm thinking instead of welding, I just drill out where its currently welded and secure with bolts. I hear folks do this, makes it easier to remove in the future for engine work and other upgrades
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