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WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 15th, 2013, 8:37 pm
by 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?
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 15th, 2013, 11:07 pm
by r3iXmann
they usually start it for you and give you 2 weeks warranty..you can take a mech with you just to verify
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 16th, 2013, 6:33 am
by denzo9
Cool. Thanks.
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 17th, 2013, 7:22 am
by ray d saint
also alxes, all mounts and main harness you should get/ask for.....
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 17th, 2013, 12:15 pm
by denzo9
Cool. I'll remember that. Thanks
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 19th, 2013, 11:18 am
by 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....
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 19th, 2013, 3:38 pm
by denzo9
Oh, that's useful. Do you know the name of the tool?
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: April 30th, 2013, 10:34 pm
by 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
Re: WTK : When Buying an Engine
Posted: May 2nd, 2013, 4:02 pm
by denzo9
Cool..cool. I have to make sure and remember that. I just wanna make sure I get a good one.