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02-Feb-2005 | 03:28 PM
#23
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Originally posted by zeeman
Right but do you want an engine with lord know's how many miles on it and how hard who beat on it and how who maintained or didn't maintain it? Or do you want an engine that you know exactly how it was built and with what parts (OE if you like to keep costs down)?
I think its a pretty simple decision. I will NEVER again buy a JDM engine from an importer or salvage yard. Sure they look clean when you pick them up, but how hard is it to clean an engine that sittin on the ground not running? You can pretty much bet that you are going to have to spend some money to get that engine, which nobody knows how long its been sitting for, running in top shape. I know i did, water pump and timing belt, thermoswitch, evap purge solenoid, clutch, pressure plate machining (not just resurfacing but balancing), dizzy, these were all things that needed to be replaced shortly and i mean shortly after i did the swap.
Right but do you want an engine with lord know's how many miles on it and how hard who beat on it and how who maintained or didn't maintain it? Or do you want an engine that you know exactly how it was built and with what parts (OE if you like to keep costs down)?
I think its a pretty simple decision. I will NEVER again buy a JDM engine from an importer or salvage yard. Sure they look clean when you pick them up, but how hard is it to clean an engine that sittin on the ground not running? You can pretty much bet that you are going to have to spend some money to get that engine, which nobody knows how long its been sitting for, running in top shape. I know i did, water pump and timing belt, thermoswitch, evap purge solenoid, clutch, pressure plate machining (not just resurfacing but balancing), dizzy, these were all things that needed to be replaced shortly and i mean shortly after i did the swap.
02-Feb-2005 | 04:08 PM
#24
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Originally posted by b16civic
when we do a swap this is what you get...that way you dont run in to the problems you stated above. we have sent many engines back because they did not meet our standards.
All parts are new and OEM Honda unless otherwise stated. Engine has been tested for compression, leak down, and oil pressure on our test stand to ensure that the engine you receive is in good running condition. The timing belt will be replaced and the oil pan removed to inspect the bottom end. Your clutch will also be replaced.Your engine bay and exterior of your car will also be detailed before the car leaves the shop.
when we do a swap this is what you get...that way you dont run in to the problems you stated above. we have sent many engines back because they did not meet our standards.
All parts are new and OEM Honda unless otherwise stated. Engine has been tested for compression, leak down, and oil pressure on our test stand to ensure that the engine you receive is in good running condition. The timing belt will be replaced and the oil pan removed to inspect the bottom end. Your clutch will also be replaced.Your engine bay and exterior of your car will also be detailed before the car leaves the shop.
02-Feb-2005 | 05:06 PM
#26
Originally posted by b16civic
when we do a swap this is what you get...that way you dont run in to the problems you stated above. we have sent many engines back because they did not meet our standards.
All parts are new and OEM Honda unless otherwise stated. Engine has been tested for compression, leak down, and oil pressure on our test stand to ensure that the engine you receive is in good running condition. The timing belt will be replaced and the oil pan removed to inspect the bottom end. Your clutch will also be replaced.Your engine bay and exterior of your car will also be detailed before the car leaves the shop.
when we do a swap this is what you get...that way you dont run in to the problems you stated above. we have sent many engines back because they did not meet our standards.
All parts are new and OEM Honda unless otherwise stated. Engine has been tested for compression, leak down, and oil pressure on our test stand to ensure that the engine you receive is in good running condition. The timing belt will be replaced and the oil pan removed to inspect the bottom end. Your clutch will also be replaced.Your engine bay and exterior of your car will also be detailed before the car leaves the shop.
Doing all what you mentioned is an excellent idea, but isn't it time consuming, and seeing as the customer pays for the labour wouldn't it be expensive? I also would recommend changing the timing belt and water pump while the engine is out of the car.
And what exactly is a hand release? Sounds dirty to me.
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