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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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Hey guys, i recently fcuked up my engine due to negligence. I wasn't keeping track of my oil and I was pushing my car (megan headers, megan s-pipe, megan axleback exhaust) and started hearing tapping sounds. Rod knockk.

Engine sounds really bad cuz I drove it even after hearing the sounds and got worse. Car is still running but in need of repair.

I wanna see if anyone knows of any salvaged tC's that got hit from the rear cuz I'm going to need a new motor. I'm a college student and working 1 job so it will take a while to save up. I have a 2006 scion tC in So Cal.

Any help is greatly appreciated. thanks.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Look in a phone book or jump on line its your best bet or even check craigslist people sell these engines all the time
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 02:28 AM
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is ur block still in tact? i have a set of OEM piston that has 0 miles on them (bought it for back-up) but it sounds like u need it more than i do now....
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Check craigslist. I had found a motor and clutch for 1200 installed.


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Old Sep 14, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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1200 installed? that sounds wayyy cheap. if you can, send me the link! i can't find it.

thanks for the help
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