buying motors from junkyards...
#1
buying motors from junkyards...
like the topic says, who has bought motors from the junkyards and what do you look for when doing so before purchasing the motors? there are a few options i have locally for one, and i want to see what you guys say.
#2
Re: buying motors from junkyards...
i bought a jy motor for my toyota. was clean as ----, but the bearings, oil pump, and timing cover (chain timing, not belt. it hold water/oil pump) was trashed inside. water in oil, spraying out from the oil pump. fun times lemme tell ya.
pop off valvecover. if its black, dont take it. if it looks clean.. its worth the shot. also do an oil check. if the oil feels like it grits between your fingers.. theres at least 6000 driven miles on that oil. maybe 12000 if it was old lady.
pop off valvecover. if its black, dont take it. if it looks clean.. its worth the shot. also do an oil check. if the oil feels like it grits between your fingers.. theres at least 6000 driven miles on that oil. maybe 12000 if it was old lady.
#3
Re: buying motors from junkyards...
look over the plugs for oil and or coolant and look inside the valve cover for massive deposits of gunk. If both look good id just make sure that the engine doesnt look like its been overheated to kingdom come. Other than that, weve usually had decent sucess going by this. This is just a VERY quick once over. If i was paying any kind of real cash (read, a grand or more) i wanna do compression testing, esp leakdown. The only thing these dont really tell you is if the engine knocks or not, and the condition of the bearings etc. Some places have a warranty too, usually cheap. The one yard by my house any engine is $120, but its u pull. If you have them hack it out (i stress hack) its only like another 30-40 i think... cant remember.
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Re: buying motors from junkyards...
Originally Posted by accordepicenter
look over the plugs for oil and or coolant and look inside the valve cover for massive deposits of gunk. If both look good id just make sure that the engine doesnt look like its been overheated to kingdom come. Other than that, weve usually had decent sucess going by this. This is just a VERY quick once over. If i was paying any kind of real cash (read, a grand or more) i wanna do compression testing, esp leakdown. The only thing these dont really tell you is if the engine knocks or not, and the condition of the bearings etc. Some places have a warranty too, usually cheap. The one yard by my house any engine is $120, but its u pull. If you have them hack it out (i stress hack) its only like another 30-40 i think... cant remember.
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Originally Posted by c0mpl3x
an engine with no oil = rusted rotating. no thanks. its sort of a federal policy to drain toxic liquids, but that leaves room for rust and corrosion.
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Originally Posted by Cray91
If you are just looking for a core for rebuild I think that a junkyard can be a good option.
If you just wanted to drop it in and run you are just gambling.
If you just wanted to drop it in and run you are just gambling.
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I like to look at cars with body damage when looking for engine parts. Just because you know it's probably not there cause the engine is bunk. I mean it could be but chances are just are kinda slim.
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Re: buying motors from junkyards...
Originally Posted by stillnoturbo
I like to look at cars with body damage when looking for engine parts. Just because you know it's probably not there cause the engine is bunk. I mean it could be but chances are just are kinda slim.
I would just look real close to make sure it hasnt been molested since its been sitting there, make sure you look at the odometer (if not melted), pull the plugs/valvecover and look for obvious dammage.
For $150 with a warranty sounds like a great deal i'd scoop it up.