 The motor in my celica now rests in peace. now w/ PICS, Bad rod bearing/nice hole in the block |
 Apr 28, 2008 - 4:40 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%)  |
Well Saturday I was cruising 410 in San Antonio w/my friend, putting miles on the Integra I built Friday, at about 75. Wasn't speeding, racing, or putting any unnecessary stress on my car at the time. Well an incline came alone and my slushbox decides it needs to down shift. So I'm going up a hill at about 4.5K rpm. and i hear this quiet tapping start. then it slowly gets louder. I call up my friend real quick and tell him i blew my engine, so we pull over at the next exit. I top off my oil and we decide to go back to where we were staying that weekend. 10-15 miles away. So I drive back. Tapping slowly getting worse. So by the time I get into the Garage I'm stuck w/ this:
Video This post has been edited by stephen_lee: May 21, 2008 - 8:04 PM -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 4:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
Ouch bro - sorry to hear that. Swap it - you already have one small motor and a 1mz-fe swap ought to be a peice of cake
--------------------  ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM)  Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 5:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
money now... isnt too abundant. it may be a bit before i can swap. so i may just do a quick rebuild so i can drive it again.
im really looking at the 3VZ-FE, though. almost bought one and all.. but that fell through This post has been edited by stephen_lee: Apr 28, 2008 - 5:01 PM -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 5:47 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
So does anyone think i could just replace all the rod bearings to get away with this for a few months?
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 6:12 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 1, '03 From Houston , Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I got a 7a-fe full engine for sale..... in houston....
- Matt |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 7:11 PM
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I can't check the video [I'm at work], but I'm assuming you have rod knock.
You most definitly have a chance of the engine running fine if you just replace the bearings, but there's no guarantee. It all depends how badly you damaged the crank [if any] while you drove it like that. Parts for this will be relatively cheap, 8 bearings [or 2 if you just do 1 rod], FPIG or silicone and exhaust gaskets/bolts/nuts. Labor is a bit more, probably 2 - 3 hours. --------------------  |
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Apr 28, 2008 - 11:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(alltracman78 @ Apr 29, 2008 - 12:11 AM) [snapback]669050[/snapback] I can't check the video [I'm at work], but I'm assuming you have rod knock. You most definitly have a chance of the engine running fine if you just replace the bearings, but there's no guarantee. It all depends how badly you damaged the crank [if any] while you drove it like that. Parts for this will be relatively cheap, 8 bearings [or 2 if you just do 1 rod], FPIG or silicone and exhaust gaskets/bolts/nuts. Labor is a bit more, probably 2 - 3 hours. labor? no no no. i don't do "labor" lol i do it myself. i have a rebuild, a performance build under my belt, with a swap in progress. i can pull off rod bearings  im pretty sure its rod knock. definatly from the bottom end, engine runs on 4 cyl so i assume its not thrown or anything. just a little lost power. still idles and starts fine -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Apr 29, 2008 - 8:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '08 From East Coast Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I spun all the rod bearings on a Talon TSI i had and then turned the crank cause it was scored, replaced the rod/main bearings and then drove it for 250 miles before it spun another bearing...problem was in the oil pump, it got all chewed up apparently.
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May 2, 2008 - 3:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
wow so i bought the bearings. they are TINY compared to the B18 i built
 no wonder they had problems lol i will update in a few days as to how the motor stands edit: i bought all 8 bearings. it sounded like i got just 2 This post has been edited by stephen_lee: May 2, 2008 - 3:28 PM -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 2, 2008 - 3:27 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
Good luck man
This post has been edited by DEATH: May 2, 2008 - 3:28 PM -------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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May 2, 2008 - 3:36 PM
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b18 ones are large because it has an aluminum block.
cast iron blocks need less support. -------------------- |
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May 3, 2008 - 12:38 PM
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QUOTE(politicsareevil @ Apr 28, 2008 - 6:12 PM) [snapback]669027[/snapback] I got a 7a-fe full engine for sale..... in houston.... - Matt This post has been edited by addictions: May 3, 2008 - 12:39 PM -------------------- -Boss III
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May 3, 2008 - 7:03 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
ok, bearing in, crank was just a bit chewed, but i think it'll be ok.
engine runs again, no knock. hopefully nothing else will surface -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 3, 2008 - 7:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
bearing in cyl 1 was non existent.. found .... its pieces in the bottom of the oil pan cyl 2 was pretty bad, but still there. others were ok.
the rod was so loose on that cyl. it was just banging around
This post has been edited by stephen_lee: May 3, 2008 - 9:25 PM -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 3, 2008 - 9:14 PM
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QUOTE(stephen_lee @ May 3, 2008 - 8:08 PM) [snapback]670418[/snapback] bearing in cyl 1 was non existent.. found .... its pieces in the bottom of the oil pan cyl 2 was pretty bad, but still there. others were ok. pics, pics, so we can see, only if you can -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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May 3, 2008 - 9:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Sorry guys, i lost my camera
lets just say that it looked like aluminum foil shaved up. -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 4, 2008 - 4:30 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
new isssues.
motor is dead. threw a rod this time. nice hole in the block im getting a new 7a soon so its ok 
-------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 5, 2008 - 8:15 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 19, '07 From tx Currently Offline Reputation: 22 (100%) |
Damn man - sorry to hear that.
Just swap it and make this whole situation a success story 
-------------------- ENGINE: '93 RC 3S-GTE/WRC CT-20b [18-20PSI] PERF: TRD/HKS/ARP/NGK/MSD/ACT/Blitz/STRI/APEX'i/TwosRus/GReddy/Magnaflo/KOYO SUSP: Tein/Bilstein/SusTech/ INT: SS-III SEATS/Toyota Hyper Sports EXT: WRC/TRD/404 QUOTE (lagos @ Aug 25, 2010 - 10:13 AM) Its a safety feature so that people like you don't end up killing themselves or everyone around them. Slow down Paul Walker. 6GC Chat - Go there: [url="http://www.griffgirl.com/forum/chat/index.php[/url] |
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May 5, 2008 - 8:26 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 22, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
GOOD IDEA haha. i should start collecting parts.
parts list: 3vz fe e153 st205 mounts st205 shift cables shifter assy. custom passenger mount MegaSquirt axles some wire lol -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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May 15, 2008 - 12:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '03 From So Cal,CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Thats how my car sounds when im driving down the road. I can feel it and hear it from underneath. CV boots still good with no tears. If anyone has an idea what it is pls feel free to PM me ..thanks
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