top end knocking - Page 2

kadinz · 02-17-2010, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by supradaddy0803

Personal opinion after hearing that noise, take out a 45mm pistol, walk up to the car slowly from behind as to not scare it. Then do a nice double tap on the engine its dead. You also have to realize that with that noise being as loud as it is may not be the top end. Metal transmits sounds so it could be anywhere. I think you have the right idea replacing it will be cheaper than rebuilding. With the prices you showed there are cheaper places to find engines I know a guy in Dallas that has a 7MGTE for like 400 bucks ECU and everything.

cheaper? 350 for the engine, i dont need the ecu or anything, he has it i just dont need it.. than i am having him put the engine together with a metal headgasket, whole engine replacement is 700bux with labor out the door, thats cheap as FUCK

cre · 02-17-2010, 07:23 PM

$400 for a complete GTE engine and supporting electronics? $700 for a complete swap? You guys are just begging for it aren't you? These aren't bargain prices, these are run away screaming prices... the $400 I could understand if the person sold or wrecked their car and now just wants all the crap that's been sitting in the garage for the past 4 years gone... but $400 in labor for an engine swap and $350 for the engine?? Um, no. There's a lot of labor involved and three times more if it's done right.

mirage83 · 02-17-2010, 10:56 PM

Key words there... if it's done right.

Sounds to me like somebody is trying to get rid of a piece of junk. I mean seriously, what EXACTLY did the PO do to "freshen up" that engine? Hose it down with Febreze?

Green7mgte · 02-18-2010, 02:36 AM

hell for a couple 100 more you could get an ebay engine.. probably more luck with that. but then again if the mechanic is a personal friend of yours that you known for a long time and trust.. i might do it. but not without insurance of some sort. is this a case of "you get what you pay for" or is it a friend helping another friend?

supradaddy0803 · 02-18-2010, 10:18 PM

You would be correct the guy wrapped the rear end around a tree and pretty much everything in the front is in good shape. He just wants the grim reminder gone so 400 bucks is what he told me. I drove his car before and it ran strong boosted fine.

Green7mgte · 02-19-2010, 12:57 AM

shoot do it. if it ends up being a crapper.. you could probably make your 700 back by parting it out.

97SupraTT · 02-20-2010, 12:15 AM

I know im posting a lil late, but after reading the first few posts, i though that maybe the cam gears might have jumped a tooth on the belt and causing the valves to be off. not sure if im way off or not. but trying to help. hope all goes well.

02-17-2010, 07:23 PM	#12
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	$400 for a complete GTE engine and supporting electronics? $700 for a complete swap? You guys are just begging for it aren't you? These aren't bargain prices, these are run away screaming prices... the $400 I could understand if the person sold or wrecked their car and now just wants all the crap that's been sitting in the garage for the past 4 years gone... but $400 in labor for an engine swap and $350 for the engine?? Um, no. There's a lot of labor involved and three times more if it's done right. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

02-18-2010, 02:36 AM	#14
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	hell for a couple 100 more you could get an ebay engine.. probably more luck with that. but then again if the mechanic is a personal friend of yours that you known for a long time and trust.. i might do it. but not without insurance of some sort. is this a case of "you get what you pay for" or is it a friend helping another friend? __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

02-18-2010, 10:18 PM	#15
supradaddy0803 12psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: Athens, TX Posts: 308	You would be correct the guy wrapped the rear end around a tree and pretty much everything in the front is in good shape. He just wants the grim reminder gone so 400 bucks is what he told me. I drove his car before and it ran strong boosted fine. __________________ 1987 supra NA 5 speed 1JZGTE swap Tokico Illumina 2 and Eibach springs Tokico pillow blocks Suspension Techniques front and rear sway bar HKS super dragger cat-back exhaust plus test pipe Greddy Profec B spec 2 boost controller HKS type 1 turbo timer Supra sport solid steel drive shaft Walboro 255 fuel pump JZA70 Front end mod 18" Volk Racing AV3 18x8.5 front 18x9.5 rear

02-19-2010, 12:57 AM	#16
Green7mgte Supra Forum Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green-Ohio Posts: 1,297	shoot do it. if it ends up being a crapper.. you could probably make your 700 back by parting it out. __________________ 92 Ma71 7mGTE Auto. SafcII Supra FAQ Supra MKIII FAQ Classified Section guidelines :

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mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Key words there... if it's done right. Sounds to me like somebody is trying to get rid of a piece of junk. I mean seriously, what EXACTLY did the PO do to "freshen up" that engine? Hose it down with Febreze?

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97SupraTT 3" Exhaust Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Guam Posts: 56	I know im posting a lil late, but after reading the first few posts, i though that maybe the cam gears might have jumped a tooth on the belt and causing the valves to be off. not sure if im way off or not. but trying to help. hope all goes well.