 So i blew my engine..., UPDATE 5/17/08! |
 Apr 21, 2008 - 9:12 AM
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well, I did a compression test on my car the other day and cylinders 2 and 3 had low compression. Then I did a wet compression test and the numbers went up... so, that means worn piston rings. the next day, as I was drving my car fairly aggressively, the car sputtered and died as I was driving it. I pulled into a parking lot and tried to start it. it cranked, but wouldn't turn over. The cranking noises it made were not consistent either, indicating low compression in one or more cylinders... meaning, I more than likely fried my piston rings. so, I'm planning on selling all the aftermarket stuff off my car, using the money to buy a new car, then buying a new engine or rebuilding my engine for the celica, and then selling it too. I want a car that comes from the factory witha turbo, so it'll be a little more reliable! I'm thinking about MKIII supra turbos, MKII mr2 turbo's (a little out of my price range though), ST185 alltracs (again, a little too expensive, but more-so just hard to find), 95-99 mitsubishi eclipse GSX, and also looking at some miatas, and S14 240sx's. I might be able to get a 7th gen if i take out a loan, but I don't know if I'm willing to do that. anyway, there's the low-down and what-not... I'm gonna miss this car.
This post has been edited by 6strngs: May 17, 2008 - 3:08 AM --------------------  94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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Apr 26, 2008 - 4:09 PM
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QUOTE I could almost buy a nice ST185 for the price it's gonna cost for a legal 3s, and then I'd have AWD! Do that or buy an mr2. -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Apr 26, 2008 - 5:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 12, '06 From Wilmington, NC Currently Offline Reputation: 45 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Apr 26, 2008 - 2:09 PM) [snapback]668447[/snapback] QUOTE I could almost buy a nice ST185 for the price it's gonna cost for a legal 3s, and then I'd have AWD! Do that or buy an mr2. I just wish I could find one worth buying within 100 miles of me. I wouldn't mind driving to so-cal or nevada or even oregon for one, but it's hard to tell the condition of a car you see on the internet. I'd hate to drive up there and spend $150+ on gas, let alone food and possibly a hotel room for one night, only to find out the car is junk. I'm keeping my eyes out for a good one. I wouldn't mind an MR2. same engine, but is soo much lighter and therefore gonna be faster. but, I just can't imagine working on one. everytime I see the engine bay of one, I just cringe at the thought of ever having to work on one... and I thought my car was a pain to work on. lol This post has been edited by 6strngs: Apr 26, 2008 - 5:07 PM -------------------- 94 GT - Sold -------- 69 Pontiac Lemans - Sold 88 Alltrac - Sold ---- 04 WRX - Sold 00 GT-S - Sold ------ 91 Miata - project/drift car 95 GT - Sold -------- 96 GT - New Daily Drive |
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6strngs So i blew my engine... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:12 AM
D-Man Damn, that really sucks. Good luck getting rebuilt... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:30 AM x_itchy_b_x Now, me and the mad scientist got to rip apart the... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:43 AM
Jaws4God QUOTE(x_itchy_b_x @ Apr 21, 2008 - 2... Apr 21, 2008 - 7:19 PM jason yea... id keep it and just swap it.
anyone can bu... Apr 21, 2008 - 7:29 PM supershannon77 I think you should keep it and swap in a different... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:12 PM punkuup5150 since hes in cali its almost impossible to get a 2... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:41 PM MaskedMan QUOTE(punkuup5150 @ Apr 21, 2008 - 7... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:49 PM 4mdabay if you sell the aftermarket parts i call dibs on s... Apr 21, 2008 - 9:57 PM DippedInSauce dude nate that sucks man! i was looking forwar... Apr 21, 2008 - 10:37 PM 6strngs ok, well, I did a compression check on it the day ... Apr 21, 2008 - 11:00 PM xinginteg Hey how do you like the kyb gr2 shocks on your car... Apr 22, 2008 - 9:54 AM xinginteg Also why dont you just swap in the same motor? Yo... Apr 22, 2008 - 10:54 AM DEATH This is just me [I don't give up on cars - esp... Apr 22, 2008 - 11:10 AM njccmd2002 i am looking at a rebuilt engine for 700 bucks on ... Apr 22, 2008 - 12:14 PM 6strngs my dreams include something RWD or AWD, with a tur... Apr 22, 2008 - 4:09 PM njccmd2002 1000 rebuilt
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll... Apr 22, 2008 - 4:34 PM supershannon77 Yea I got my 99 long block for $900...they ar... Apr 23, 2008 - 7:01 PM 6strngs hmm, so I called the engine place my coworker was ... Apr 24, 2008 - 5:26 PM 6_GEN QUOTE(6strngs @ Apr 24, 2008 - 5:26 ... Apr 24, 2008 - 5:37 PM 6strngs well, this engine isn't so hard to remove... I... Apr 24, 2008 - 10:34 PM njccmd2002 im assuming you are keepin.
No pics, it aint ha... Apr 25, 2008 - 12:38 PM 6strngs QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Apr 25, 2008 - 10... Apr 25, 2008 - 10:45 PM bccentaur3 Go 3s bro. Thats what I'm about to do. I reall... Apr 26, 2008 - 1:07 AM njccmd2002 QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Apr 26, 2008 - 2... Apr 26, 2008 - 12:44 PM 6strngs QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Apr 26, 2008 - 10... Apr 26, 2008 - 2:12 PM presure2 flashoptions= junk
dont bother. Apr 26, 2008 - 3:43 PM lagos i used to think the same thing until i actually wo... Apr 26, 2008 - 5:45 PM bccentaur3 I was also thinking about an mr2 turbo or even an ... Apr 26, 2008 - 10:13 PM 97Celica I know you are complaining you want a faster car,b... Apr 27, 2008 - 8:14 AM 6strngs there, now there's a picture, now it's act... Apr 28, 2008 - 10:23 PM njccmd2002 keep the updates coming! Apr 29, 2008 - 6:49 AM 6strngs well, got the engine out yesterday! it wasn... Apr 30, 2008 - 9:34 AM njccmd2002 QUOTE(6strngs @ Apr 30, 2008 - 10:34... Apr 30, 2008 - 1:52 PM 6_GEN QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Apr 30, 2008 - 1... May 1, 2008 - 5:57 PM 6strngs theres my spec stage 2 clutch and fidanza flywheel... May 1, 2008 - 8:02 PM 6strngs I'm too lazy to load pictures right now, but I... May 5, 2008 - 3:02 AM 6strngs here's the pics from yesterday:
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i think the galges and all were from pin... May 5, 2008 - 10:46 PM 6strngs QUOTE(stephen_lee @ May 5, 2008 - 8... May 6, 2008 - 12:35 AM 6strngs ARGH!!! so, I was finishing up pulling... May 10, 2008 - 12:04 AM SoDo Roflmao!!! That pic with you standing... May 10, 2008 - 11:50 AM njccmd2002 why dont you just buy a rebuilt engine, they have ... May 10, 2008 - 10:29 PM 6strngs so, I found a solution to it all. I found a way to... May 17, 2008 - 3:07 AM bccentaur3 You son of a gun. I knew it. Let us know how it dr... May 17, 2008 - 8:09 AM njccmd2002 so no more celi rebuild, or this is going to be a ... May 17, 2008 - 9:00 AM 6strngs nope, no swap it's a running, moving, AWD ST1... May 17, 2008 - 9:27 AM terqui QUOTE (6strngs @ May 17, 2008 - 9:27... May 19, 2008 - 9:52 PM 6strngs pics:
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtop... May 19, 2008 - 1:46 AM 808celica haaahahah check what pic imma post in that thread May 19, 2008 - 2:04 AM 95CelicaST QUOTE My friend had a legacy gt and now has a lega... May 20, 2008 - 4:24 PM 6strngs QUOTE (95CelicaST @ May 20, 2008 - 2... May 20, 2008 - 4:53 PM |
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