SakGlanzaV Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Basically how can I tell if it's a good engine and it hasn't been abused. I'm hopefully buying a gt turbo engine tommorw to drop in my glanza, is it a straight drop in or does anything need to be changed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim* Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 compression test Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwdrev Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 what do you know about it? is it still in the car to be heard running or even test driven? i have been stung enuf to know not to go on sumbodys word about any engine. if it cant be heard running, either walk away or get the price down to double figures. if it is out then its hard to do compression test, tho if theres a battery close, something could be rigged to wurr the starter. if possible, see if the sump can be removed and whip a big end cap off. check for bearing wear and any scores on the crank. see how oily the engine looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5T4R7ET N/A Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 when you go to see a car there are some basics that have to be done in terms of checking engine. there are some things you can do before you start looking around. look for engine that have no mods at all, so there less chance it has been abused. look for cars running standard boost and standard turbo setup. take a compression tester with you and a spark removal tool (if possible) make sure the engine is cold when you get there. you want to here an engine on cold start and the warm up for any strange noises ( if possible) check condition of oil, and general maintenance by the owner. does the owner have the know how and money to look after the car?? why are they selling it? take the cam cover off and look at the colour of the oil and condition of the cams. will show you oil condition and any oil starvation. try to find a engine that has original parts, example original head gasket, sump sealant and injectors and so on. also look at the bolts on the engine for marks make sure they have not been undone at any point. even after all the checks in the world some engines will still go wrong, its just on of those things. i hope its a good one mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I would never buy one without personally doing a compression check.so imperative. Then obviously the other major checks etc etc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 engine out? toyota gasket kit and rings. take your opportunity. Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Green Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 engine out? toyota gasket kit and rings. take your opportunity. Phil This^^ May as well do it for piece of mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AdamB Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 engine out? toyota gasket kit and rings. take your opportunity. PhilThen realise the pistons have cracked ringlands and go forged anyway lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SakGlanzaV Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Thank you guys this means alot pray that it's a good one lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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