Dang, Should have changed it, this probably could have been avoided. But what's done is done. I would save up for a yard motor and drop it in.
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Dang, Should have changed it, this probably could have been avoided. But what's done is done. I would save up for a yard motor and drop it in.
When you buy a car you change the oil first thing after you get it home, no question, ever. Your experience is a prime example as to why.
Also goes to show, if your oil light is on PAY THE FUCK ATTENTION AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
Wait a sec... I have 5 yes in a shop. I'm not fully retarded. The problems that exist would not have been solved by changing the oil. The problem is I was suckered on craigslist for buying a car with a shit engine in it. The oil in the car wasn't black, just a little darker. The cylinder head was a temp issue. More than likely why the temp gauge didn't work. Chalking it up as a total lose right now. Just trying to figure out if I'm junking it or dropping in new motor. Found one out of a dodge stratus for $500 with 94xxx on it. Just have to figure out if I can come up with the money.
And as for the oil light, that's why I posted on here. And just an FYI, the light didn't come on while it was on its final drive.
I am trying to figure some things out. Maybe I can spot you the money for the engine and put my car work on hold for a few.
All warning signs were there. Of course, hindsight is 20/20, but damn. Vitals are everything.
Sorry to hear man, but best of luck..hopefully you can get that motor you have your eye on
Galantdreamer is gonna get the nice guy of the year award for sure.
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Lol... well he is my brother. Motor I was looking at is already gone. I think I'll just tow it back to my house. Hell, I could part it out for mor than $301. Lol
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Keep it and just keep searching for a motor
You should find a Pick N Pull junkyard, the one near me an engine is $275 + $75 core charge
Really? There is one fairly close. I'll have to call and get some pricing.
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Yeah, and you get to get the engine so you'll be nice to it
Yeah, I'll deff look into it. The only problem would be finding one that hasn't had a bunch of shit stolen from it. Lol. Maybe I can find a manual trans too. Have to see...
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Even if parts are gone, you can use your manifolds and other bolt ons.
I was thinking more like head being good. Seems like every car up there is missing the valve cover. Lol
Definitely dont get one without that.
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Where r u located?? I have a spare engine from the car I just parted our. Car ran great no bullshit. Ran synthetic in it. If u really want it I can greyhound it to you.
Text me I'll shoot u my number.
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Pm replied.
So my buddy asked me a question and I'll ask you guys. Since the car has a sub frame, I a drop that with the motor and trans or will the motor have to be pulled from the top? I thought it had to be pulled but he swears that I should be able to drop the entire front and essentially lift the car over everything. I could be wrong...
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Way easier to drop in out of the bottom of the car. Its actually how they assemble cars in the manufacturing line, from the bottom haha
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