BOTTLEFED
Enthusiast
I'm starting this thread as a continuation of my blown motor thread
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/615217-when-best-intentions-blow-up-engine.html
I'd like to get some advice and opinions on where to go from here.
I understand it is still hard to tell what all is damaged and what is salvageable from the pics, but I'm just asking for some ideas on what you would do if it were your car.
At first I thought I would just replace the parts that are bad and not even have to pull the motor out. However, after thinking about it, I'm afraid the cylinders will need to be honed or even resleeved.
The heads are a total loss, as well as most of the pistons. I'm not sure about the rods and crank - anything is possible right now.
To give you some more to think about when giving your opinions, here is a little of my situation.
I'm a certified mechanic and I do ALL my own work, unless it is machining or welding, which I don't have the tools for.
I only have a single car garage so I don't have a lot of space to work in.
I just graduated from college this semester and don't have a ton of money to throw at this.
But I do have some time on my hands since I just graduated (although I'm preparing for my PhD program). However, I don't want to spend all summer with my car down
So there is where I'm at right now. A replacement engine sounds appealing since it will involve the least amount of down time, yet it is expensive. A rebuilt is also a possibility, but will require a lot of time and space. Or a fully built motor from a pro with all the goodies, which will probably cost the most and take the longest.
TIA,
TIm
http://forums.viperclub.org/rt-10-gts-discussions/615217-when-best-intentions-blow-up-engine.html
I'd like to get some advice and opinions on where to go from here.
I understand it is still hard to tell what all is damaged and what is salvageable from the pics, but I'm just asking for some ideas on what you would do if it were your car.
At first I thought I would just replace the parts that are bad and not even have to pull the motor out. However, after thinking about it, I'm afraid the cylinders will need to be honed or even resleeved.
The heads are a total loss, as well as most of the pistons. I'm not sure about the rods and crank - anything is possible right now.
To give you some more to think about when giving your opinions, here is a little of my situation.
I'm a certified mechanic and I do ALL my own work, unless it is machining or welding, which I don't have the tools for.
I only have a single car garage so I don't have a lot of space to work in.
I just graduated from college this semester and don't have a ton of money to throw at this.
But I do have some time on my hands since I just graduated (although I'm preparing for my PhD program). However, I don't want to spend all summer with my car down
So there is where I'm at right now. A replacement engine sounds appealing since it will involve the least amount of down time, yet it is expensive. A rebuilt is also a possibility, but will require a lot of time and space. Or a fully built motor from a pro with all the goodies, which will probably cost the most and take the longest.
TIA,
TIm