HELP! Blown engine! What do I do now?!

asbyo · 07-08-2007, 03:39 AM

Thanks for the replies guys.

The car has sat for almost 2 years now. When I last drove it, I was simply cruising on the highway @ ~70mph and the car just died on me. Had it towed to a local mechanic and he "claimed" a piston was shattered. Now, I have no first-hand knowledge that this is what happened, like i said the car has sat for a long time now. I should really peek into the plug holes and see whats up. I live in Nashville and the car is in Atlanta so the next chance I have is this coming weekend. Ive got the time and experience to do the work myself, just trying to find the best way to get a decent running engine in there. JDM's are sketchy buys huh? Is this always true? I suppose looking into the block is the first thing I should do, however, if its simply a BHG I would be very happy.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Adam

asbyo · 07-08-2007, 10:22 PM

Will find out this Saturday exactly what is wrong with it. I am going to take some time and tear into it a bit. I do have someone willing to sell me an entire longblock minus turbo that is in good running condition. This is a reputable source. What might one expect to pay for this? He asked me to make an offer.

Thanks

Adam

IHateHacks · 07-08-2007, 11:32 PM

The car just quit while doing 70mph on the highway and a mechanic told you that you shattered a piston?

Check to see that your timing belt didn't snap. Easiest thing to do, take off the oil filler cap and watch the cam while a friend cranks the motor. If it doesn't move, the belt snapped.

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07-08-2007, 03:39 AM	#1
asbyo Stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 5	Thanks for the replies guys. The car has sat for almost 2 years now. When I last drove it, I was simply cruising on the highway @ ~70mph and the car just died on me. Had it towed to a local mechanic and he "claimed" a piston was shattered. Now, I have no first-hand knowledge that this is what happened, like i said the car has sat for a long time now. I should really peek into the plug holes and see whats up. I live in Nashville and the car is in Atlanta so the next chance I have is this coming weekend. Ive got the time and experience to do the work myself, just trying to find the best way to get a decent running engine in there. JDM's are sketchy buys huh? Is this always true? I suppose looking into the block is the first thing I should do, however, if its simply a BHG I would be very happy. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Adam

07-08-2007, 10:22 PM	#2
asbyo Stock Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 5	Will find out this Saturday exactly what is wrong with it. I am going to take some time and tear into it a bit. I do have someone willing to sell me an entire longblock minus turbo that is in good running condition. This is a reputable source. What might one expect to pay for this? He asked me to make an offer. Thanks Adam

07-08-2007, 11:32 PM	#3
IHateHacks 20psi boost Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Haven/Hamden Posts: 793	The car just quit while doing 70mph on the highway and a mechanic told you that you shattered a piston? Check to see that your timing belt didn't snap. Easiest thing to do, take off the oil filler cap and watch the cam while a friend cranks the motor. If it doesn't move, the belt snapped.