What to look for in scrapyard engines
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What to look for in scrapyard engines
Hello HT. So I'm getting a swap from an HT member (beaneg6) and i was just wondering what I should look for and replace as soon as I get the motor in. He gets his motors from a scrapyard and these engines are inspected before being pulled from the car, so he says. New engine oil, tranny oil, sparkplugs, etc, sound like a must. Is there anything else I should check out besides that?
Edit: Engines have a "start up warranty"...
Edit: Engines have a "start up warranty"...
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Re: What to look for in scrapyard engines
would never buy a junk yard sourced engine if the person crashed the car that probably says something about how they drove the car beating on it an all. not always but just something to consider
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Re: What to look for in scrapyard engines
Check the oil to see if it has a blown head gasket, and possible warped head. Check for leaks, pull plugs, maybe pull valve cover off and look around a bit. You can usually tell if they changed their oil on a regular basis. Change out the oil pump and timing belt while its out to save you a PITA later. Either way your in or a little work and youre taking a gamble.
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Check the oil to see if it has a blown head gasket, and possible warped head. Check for leaks, pull plugs, maybe pull valve cover off and look around a bit. You can usually tell if they changed their oil on a regular basis. Change out the oil pump and timing belt while its out to save you a PITA later. Either way your in or a little work and youre taking a gamble.
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Re: What to look for in scrapyard engines
For any used engine look under the oil cap. If it's full of sludge, old burnt oil or milky oil stay away. If it looks clean inside chances are it's good.
Replace any leaking gaskets. I always replace the timing belt, waterpump and cam and crank seals.
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Is it true that checking to see if the dipstick is burnt is a good indication that the car was ran hard? Heard this a while back.
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Good point but I still think mine is valid also I'm just weary of buying an engine that can't be seen running(still in car) and even then I'd rather buy a low km jdm one and then replace the gaskets/t-belt etc. and of course the clutch lol
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Re: What to look for in scrapyard engines
For Hondas I wont even bother calling a junkyard anymore. Used JDM engine every time. They more or less work perfectly every time, no rusty bolts, free accessories, low mileage.
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Re: What to look for in scrapyard engines
1800$ for a pulled engine?
Plus 1000$ in parts?
For 2800$ you could buy a good running car, 2 cars if you're lucky!
Idk your location but around here I could find a good engine or bad one for 150-300 and use the 2500 to rebuild it.
You can even order one off HMO for less than 2800$!
Just saying lol
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