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| Gonna be doing a rebuild; What do I need | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 29 2012, 03:31 PM (1,045 Views) | |
| Tubablake | Oct 29 2012, 03:31 PM Post #1 |
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Okay so I'm going to be doing a rebuild on my engine. 3cyl Auto (auto sucks) What do I need. I'm getting new: Timing belt Belt Plugs and wires (which kind to buy?) Cap and rotor seals (which do I need and what seals are there) Rtv sealant (which to get?) Head gasket (what kind is best?) Valves?? Anything else I need?? |
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| paul11211 | Oct 29 2012, 03:41 PM Post #2 |
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Get a new torque converter, that is what I did on my auto, and it help my mileage tremendously! |
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| Tubablake | Oct 29 2012, 03:51 PM Post #3 |
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How much is a new torque converter??? |
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| starscream5000 | Oct 29 2012, 03:52 PM Post #4 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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Are you only doing a top-end rebuild? |
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| Tubablake | Oct 29 2012, 04:50 PM Post #5 |
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What would I do for bottom end?? |
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| starscream5000 | Oct 29 2012, 04:59 PM Post #6 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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Bore the block, new pistons, new rings, new oil pump. Reuse the main bearings, order new Suzuki rod bearings. |
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| Tubablake | Oct 29 2012, 05:18 PM Post #7 |
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If I do this will I have to remove the whole engine?? I've been thinking of buying a used engine and rebuilding it then swapping it, what do you think?? Do I have to send the block out to have it bored? |
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| starscream5000 | Oct 29 2012, 08:27 PM Post #8 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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Yes. Don't do it. You're just buying someone else worn out decades-old engine. Yes.
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| Memphis metro | Oct 29 2012, 08:41 PM Post #9 |
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Unless you know for sure the engine has never had any work done to it then its best to snatch it out and take it to the machine shop. If you bought the car new then you know whats been done, if you bought it used, you never know. |
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| Tubablake | Oct 29 2012, 09:39 PM Post #10 |
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What kind of work are you referring to?? |
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| starscream5000 | Oct 29 2012, 11:45 PM Post #11 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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Valves, head gasket, re-ring, you name it. |
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| Tubablake | Oct 30 2012, 01:32 AM Post #12 |
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Okay this sounds a little too expensive for me. Here is another option: The dealer I bought the car from has someone that will pay them more for this car than I did so they have been trying to get the car back. I haven't paid dealer taxes and fees so I don't legally own it yet. What do you guys think of this one: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/3373125924.html Seems like if I got my $$ back I could have well enough to fix this. He says the horns are good but rockers have rust. Windshield has crack. |
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| Old Man | Oct 30 2012, 02:05 AM Post #13 |
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cracked windshield can be an indication of bad horns |
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| starscream5000 | Oct 30 2012, 08:56 AM Post #14 |
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Got 70 MPG?
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I say get rid of it and find a good manual Geo Metro. |
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| Tubablake | Oct 30 2012, 09:43 AM Post #15 |
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Really?? Why's that? |
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