Seized motor, need advice.
#1
Seized motor, need advice.
So I'm coming back from drag racing in El paso, TX last night, and I hit a licence plate in the middle of the road, which appearantly cut a small hole in the oil line to the turbo. The motor siezed on me about 25 miles from home, and I had it towed to my freind's shop in town. I just wanted to know, what do you think my best couse of action is here. Would it be cheaper to source a low mileage 2001 1.8? or would it be a better Idea to rebuild it with a set of weisco pistons and carillo rods. I know the later option would be better for performance, but I'm kinda strapped for cash right now.
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I assume you have a vvt 2001+ car...right? I scored a 2000 "core" motor for $150. Belfab rods and pistons were sold for a good deal I shouldn't list online, then like $800 for the machine work and assembly by a pro.
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^^^ That's true, I guess I'll just have to wait till I tear it apart to see what is saveable, and what isn't. Think about building it up with some Belfab 9.0:1 pistons and rods (with this being a good time to do so) my questions is, has anyone used these parts and how well do they perform? Any problems with them?
#11
Yes I did, actually it is officially 15 days now. Yes, I am aware of the lemon laws, but it was still a steal of a deal (considering mileage, body condition, and aftermarket parts) Besides, this is my wife's dream car (yes it is "her" car, but I'm starting to like it more than my WRX) And she, of course, will never let it go. So there's no other choice but to move up my plans to build the block, and set back the plans for suspension, wheels and body mods. It already made a great sleeper, this will make it even more dangerous I feel!
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