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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by zer0
Lets get to swappin motors. Im ready when you need me. We can do it ourselves this time.
I'll supervise. (And keep the dog out from under the engine bay.)
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zer0
Lets get to swappin motors. Im ready when you need me. We can do it ourselves this time.
I'll supervise. (And keep the dog out from under the engine bay.)
you'll have your hands full there won't ya... All 15 lbs worth
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Compression check your motor, asap. That will tell you a lot.
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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yeah.... I'm trying to get a hold of my brother... he has a tool that will do that...
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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One last word of mine - find out whats been happening to these engines. Since you have been here before ....maybe its not the engine. Think about getting the gauges and/or testing other things - i wouldnt want to see you making an "engine number 4" post.
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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also try to do a leakdown test if you can and post the #'s
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:32 PM
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I tried calling you this morning, saw your car sittin at your girls house. My friend could have checked your compression for you, he only live a mile down the road. Little late now.
Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:42 PM
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haha yup... im callin Triple A to tow to my brothers house he has a lift too so hopefully we'll pin this down... I'll have some updates around 4:30-5:00

Worst case if it is the bearings its not to blow point so maybe I can just drop the oil pan and get to the bearings from underneath with a little ease...
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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Ok compression test was fine, idiots at local dealership musta had hercules himself install my oil filter because it was hard as hell to get off once I realized thats what was leaking... Alls good in York for now
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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YEA!!!!
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:23 AM
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I can finally go to sleep now.
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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thats great man. Im happy you solved your problem.
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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Does this look familiar?
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=145225
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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^ Nah his block from his blown motor is still 1 whole piece. He just spun some bearings and such.
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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haha yeah its all good Im my motor looked like that I'd cry lol
Old Oct 23, 2006 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by zer0
^ Nah his block from his blown motor is still 1 whole piece. He just spun some bearings and such.
OK, that's good. (In comparison to what could have happened.)

--I'm sittin' in Canady's class right now zer0
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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That is a lot of engines for such a new car.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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That's why I do my own oil changes. It give you a chance to look at everything.

Glad to here you're not going to motor # 3.
Old Oct 24, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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yeah me too, almost had to wipe out my turbo fund
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