What to look for in an engine swap?
What to look for in an engine swap?
Going to check a gsr swap either t/m or monday and was wondering what should I look for? Like is there anything I should check to see if anything is wrong? Said it has about 90k miles and had no codes before it was pulled. Forgot what year though.
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (boostedcivicsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oil leaks, sludge under the cap, cleanliness.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll probably just take the valve cover off then. Is there anything else?
Not doubting the seller just a precaution
I'll probably just take the valve cover off then. Is there anything else?
Not doubting the seller just a precaution
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Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (DFW)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DFW »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I'll probably just take the valve cover off then. Is there anything else?
Not doubting the seller just a precaution </TD></TR></TABLE>
I prefer to test drive a motor before i buy it. that way you know how it runs lately ive been seeing alot of people offering this as well
I'll probably just take the valve cover off then. Is there anything else?
Not doubting the seller just a precaution
</TD></TR></TABLE>I prefer to test drive a motor before i buy it. that way you know how it runs lately ive been seeing alot of people offering this as well
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (JDMlyfestyle)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDMlyfestyle »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I prefer to test drive a motor before i buy it. that way you know how it runs lately ive been seeing alot of people offering this as well</TD></TR></TABLE>
That's thing why I'm asking, it's already been pulled out. If it was still in the car I could so the usuall compression and leak down tests.
That's thing why I'm asking, it's already been pulled out. If it was still in the car I could so the usuall compression and leak down tests.
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (boostedcivicsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">as long as the tranny and starter are still you there, you can do a compression test.</TD></TR></TABLE>
How do you do that?
How do you do that?
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Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (DFW)
take a jump pack to the engine, obviously remove the plugs,
hook the red up to the post on the starter, and the negative anywhere metal on the engine. if you have a remote start switch, run that from the red to the flat spade terminal on the starter. push the button, crank away.
hook the red up to the post on the starter, and the negative anywhere metal on the engine. if you have a remote start switch, run that from the red to the flat spade terminal on the starter. push the button, crank away.
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (boostedcivicsir)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedcivicsir »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">take a jump pack to the engine, obviously remove the plugs,
hook the red up to the post on the starter, and the negative anywhere metal on the engine. if you have a remote start switch, run that from the red to the flat spade terminal on the starter. push the button, crank away. </TD></TR></TABLE>
alright thanks
hook the red up to the post on the starter, and the negative anywhere metal on the engine. if you have a remote start switch, run that from the red to the flat spade terminal on the starter. push the button, crank away. </TD></TR></TABLE>
alright thanks
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (DFW)
check that the wiring harness is in tact.... make sure the fans are functioning, overheating has never been my friend 
thermo switches and wires in tact... um if vtec engages lol
thermo switches and wires in tact... um if vtec engages lol
Re: What to look for in an engine swap? (Eg Yolk)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Eg Yolk »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">check that the wiring harness is in tact.... make sure the fans are functioning, overheating has never been my friend thermo switches and wires in tact... um if vtec engages lol</TD></TR></TABLE>
Well I'm using my si harness anyways, but he said the gsr one is there also.
thermo switches and wires in tact... um if vtec engages lol</TD></TR></TABLE>Well I'm using my si harness anyways, but he said the gsr one is there also.
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