Im goin to Orlando to check out this motor that i wanna buy. I dont know what little things to look for to see if its in good shape. Is there a way to show that it runs and whatnot? I dont wanna buy a motor that is shit.

Anyways, what im trying to say is I need someone to come with me to check out the motor to see if its in good shape and whatnot. Im going Monday, so let me know ASAP.

 

You can't do much unless you have the proper tools avail, such as a leak down test etc.

Only thing I can think of without a lot of tools is turning the crank with a 19mm & possibly remove the valve cover to inspect the valvetrain.

Good Luck.

 

I dont even know how to turn the crank. I just need someone to go with me that knows what to look for

 

Good luck, not many people actually know their shit on this forum.

 

Wow, best of luck man. It's gonna be hard to find both someone that knows their ish AND someone available to go with ya.

 

Even if someone cant go, i just need to know a couple things so i can try them myself. Is there a way to get the motor to run without it being in a car?

 

what kind of motor and how much are u paying for it?

 

Why must you ask so many questions? Its a 96 GSR swap.

 

I'm just going out on a limb here and saying: $2000 for the longblock is what the seller is asking... No tranny.. If the tranny is included, then prolly $2500...

Anyways, it's none of my business what the cost is... I'm just guessing, and I'd say, if u are spending that much on something THAT old of a motor (9 yrs) with "X' amount of miles, I would HONESTLY suggest building your own Motor...

It's MORE cost effective and you know what you are getting: ie, NEW bearings, thrust washers, and New rings, etc...

mtber is Right: "not many people actually know their shit on this forum", but some of us are telling you our suggestions from Experience...

I live in Palm Harbor and would be more than happy to go with you, but unfotunately, I have to work Monday, I am off on Tuesday...

Again, I would HIGHLY recommend you spending the money on building a project for at LEAST two reasons:
1) You know what is going into the motor, and the quality/reliability of the parts...
2) Self-sense of Pride knowing you did it yourself...

If you have any questions, just PM me... or AIM: Shift9ear80

 

Close, but no cigar. Trust me, if i had the kind of money to build my own motor, i would be in the process right now. It has 63k on it, the guy bought it with 30k on it 3 years ago (Hs papers to prove it) then he sold the shell, so now hes selling the motor. I was supposed to go get it today but no banks are open. He said if i dont come Monday, then its sold to the other guy that wants it. Tuesday is a better day for me as well, but i HAVE to go Monday.