ratcityrain

Many of you already know, so I'll share it with the others that don't know. On my way home from Bellevue yesterday my car was acting a little weird. Anyhow, long story short as I am coming down 405 South I heard a big boom, my oil idiot light came on & then the whole back of my car turned into smoke.

Once I got onto the side of the freeway, underneath the hood & a little inside the cabin filled out with smoke. Once I got outside, there was oil everywhere and i mean everywhere. There was a streak of oil from the front of the car to the back & in puddles everywhere. It was crazy, but at least i got to create some shoulder artwork lol

Had the car towed to my best friends shop in Seattle and found out this morning that I had a sent a rod out the side of the motor and now it's out for the count.

I'm trying to determine all my options on what to do with the car - as far as replacing the motor, selling the car & getting something new and so on. Anyhow, fun times

Below is a link to pictures if anyone cares to see them.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3&l=60f1beb8cd

skywalker98632

Wow, that sucks. Time for a v-8 swap, lol.

ratcityrain

If only it were that easy

Kanchi

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That sucks dude...luckily engines are relatively cheap.

ratcityrain

Let's hope so lol

VENisME

That sucks. I vote a new car and part that one out or swap everything over, then part out what's leftover.

silverback1138

I agree. New car. Great reason to get the FRS :D

topdog

I'm here to help however I can my friend, I am so sorry to hear that happened

sdsnybny

iTrader: (1)

Wow what a mess I hope everything works out for your box

NocturnalxRS6

Sad to see man, very sorry for the loss. On the bright side you have a ton of Scion specialists at your disposal as well as a bunch of engine swap specialists lol.

Find a cheap used motor, get a bunch of guys together (us) to help with the swap and sell off the turbo stuff and trade it on a FR-S.

lefty29er

just not this week~end please...

NocturnalxRS6

Of course

ratcityrain

Yes it won't be this weekend.

Right now I have been offered a motor (free), but need to make sure the internals are good. I may have access to a lift and I already have access to friends (you guys). So far, things are looking up to getting a replacement motor done.

If it works out this way, I am hoping to replace the clutch with a stage 2 & keeping the turbo & car for at least another year then sell/trade the car for a FR-S (release series or 2nd generation) when there are more parts available & all the bugs are fixed.

I really love the xB and it will be hard to part with it, but I will part with it if it's for the right car. Right now the only thing my wife and I could comfortably afford is the iQ. This could be a fun car, but I am not nearly as excited about that car as the FR-S or STI, so I would rather have my box up and running again.

It's real hard to go from no car payment to a car payment

I really appreciate all the effort and help you guys have been offering. This could be a great experience for all of us to learn/do so this could be fun.

topdog

if there is anything I can do to help please let me know

ratcityrain

Thanks Victor. Right now I am trying to find out all the details. It's getting closer, but I think I am a couple weeks out on getting the work done.

Leadfootlarry6

I have a engine stand and hoist and engine leveler and jack stand... just let me know.. Sorry to hear and you did a great job of shoulder art...A+

ratcityrain

Thanks everyone. I am working on getting the car towed from the shop it's at now in Ballard back to my house (hopefully tomorrow).

I have gotten a couple quotes from mechanics (that have done this before) so now I have that information at least, but still having a hard time finding a motor that is inexpensive with relatively low miles. Getting there, but haven't found one yet.

I have decided to not continue running the turbo so I am really really hoping I can find a motor rather inexpensive so I can get a used header and intake to put on the new motor so I can still have some power, so eventually the turbo will be for sale so hopefully I can use that to recoup some of my money.

Kanchi

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Try WWW.foreignengines.com in Lynnwood. They are in a complex behind Acura if Lynnwood and specialized in imported low-mileage motors etc.

ratcityrain

thanks i will give them a call.

so far i found one with only 43k miles for $400 in Lynnwood. That is the best deal I found so far, but what I am torn on is to i spend $400 on this motor that only has a 90 day warranty or do I spend around a grand & get one that has a 1 year warranty?