WTK : When Buying an Engine

[denzo9]

I'm planning to do an engine and transmission swap. When I'm buying a foreign used engine and transmission, what do I check to know it's working properly or having any problems? Well, without mounting it in my car, checks that can do at the dealer.
Thanks.

Also, I heard that you have to make sure the brain box matches the engine, how do you check to make sure?

[r3iXmann]

they usually start it for you and give you 2 weeks warranty..you can take a mech with you just to verify

[denzo9]

Cool. Thanks.

[ray d saint]

also alxes, all mounts and main harness you should get/ask for.....

[denzo9]

Cool. I'll remember that. Thanks

[silvy]

THE BEST THING TO DO IS A COMPRESSION TEST...THERES A LIL TOOL TO PUT OVER THE OIL COVER WHEN THEY START THE ENGINE....CUZ I AM LOOKING TO BUY A FU ENGINE SOON THATS WHAT IM DOING....

[denzo9]

Oh, that's useful. Do you know the name of the tool?

[NDATuningSuriname]

If they don't start it just try to turn the crankshaft pulley with a tool like socket and feel the compression's on all cylinders
just to verify they all are building compression . if its a 4 cylinder its easier you will be done faster

[denzo9]

Cool..cool. I have to make sure and remember that. I just wanna make sure I get a good one.