I wish I'd get banned from here so I could go out and get laid or drunk or arrested for stealing inflatable Santas or something. Man, I'm here WAY too much, I actually know what he's talking about.
Gotta say, You may have to pay, and it may hurt, but at least you'll learn. My best friend growing up bought a camaro at the fine age of 17 and three months later was buried because he worst mistake was his only one. I'm glad you're only hurting in pride and wallet. And good luck
OKay background:
Had MDC rebuild my turbo during my engine buildup.
Engine has run a total of MAYBE 30 minutes, with turbo spooling MAYBE 1 minute.
Pulled accordian hose, intake blades MANGLED. side to side and for to aft shaft play. (that was not there before)
I had inspected full intake...
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I know I spent more than this on my rebuild. Has anyone dealt with these guys?
"good to go" were my words, not his. He's very reputable and professional. I on the other hand am a schmuck....But that's another story. Engine's idling around 1k now, and I'm trying to figure out a nasty banging somewhere in the top end.....sigh
Rebuild it. Price shop for bearings, seal kit, arp hardware, MHG, and a bunch of other things that you can save on. Everypenny counts. Don't spend where you don't have to. Know where you want this engine to go and what you need to get it there. Trust me this is something I'm just getting done...
Thanks to all. I pulled the timing belt to ensure the cam gears turned freely: the did. No other pulleys were to blame. I reinstalled everything. replaced the battery with the one in my Sienna, and jumped that with my girls car after pulling the EFI fuse: It turned right over. I could Not...
My machinist say that I need a set of valve shims to rebuild my spare head. What does a set of twelve typically go for and what are the size ranges? Thanks
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