From: Paul Furman on 15 Aug 2008 09:13 Thanks, I appreciate all these replies! (any frustration in my response is not pointed at you :-) johngdole(a)hotmail.com wrote: > See what it might cost to move the top over to a newer truck compared > to replacing the engine? A newer used truck may also carry a (short) > warranty. These days there may also be a lot more of them on the lot > as people tried to move to smaller cars. So line up the options and > costs and then make your call. They are probably more common in SF than anywhere but very rare in decent shape. It's very unlikely a dealer would have one. I think I won't bother putting a new engine in since it runs alright, it really would be a luxury to run a tad smoother with perhaps 5 mpg better performance & it seems it should be alright for another 70k miles. Unless the price is reasonable or the manifold gasket repair means dropping the engine. > This is what happens when a lower ball joint fails, see picture, so > get it fixed: > http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/lowerballjoint/index.html Ouch! Although both cases mentioned showed symptoms of shimmying or pulling. > As for replacing the engine, many shops install pretty much junkyard > pulled engines slapped on with 3-4 month warranty (that's what many > junkyards give to the shops or walk-in customers). Unlikely to be any better for a 20 year old car. 3 years isn't much, I want at least 10 more years :-) > You can check with > Marshall Engines or Jasper Engines to see if a rebuilt or newer > replacement is available. Typically better rebuilts come with at least > 3-year warranties when installed by certified installers. > > http://www.marshallengines.com/ No search results, tried to request a quote but I don't know the answers to all required* questions: Current Engine Size (Liters or Cubic Inches)* VIN* (and my mother's maiden name? gimme a break!) Smog Pump With Smog Pump Without Smog Pump Cam Type* Overhead Standard Does it have a balance shaft? Yes No Lifter Type* Flat Roller > http://www.jasperengines.com/ I have to give my email just to check availability? hmmm, well OK... nope. I should have given a false email. Damn. > It's probably not legal to install any emissions components less than > what was certified for that year. But I'm sure Marshall or Jasper can > tell you more. I'll try telephoning. > Paul Furman wrote: >> I've got a 20 year old 180K 'deluxe wagon' which I've decided I really >> want to keep as it's customized for camping with a pop-top off a VW etc. >> http://edgehill.net/Misc/misc-photos/van/pg2pc9 >> It's not in great shape but I have it serviced regularly & I don't >> really care if it's a little dinged up & squeaky. One thing that'll need >> fixing is an exhaust leak where the exhaust manifold meets the engine... >> >> So if I went ahead & replaced the engine, is that going to be a newer >> design efficient engine they'd use? ...
From: Nza on 10 Sep 2008 11:47 On Sep 10, 11:41 am, some...(a)some.domain wrote: > > i don't remember the name, but theres a compound you can buy for exhaust and > engine block leaks. works really well. There's a super-duty marine epoxy called Belzona. It's like JB Weld on steroids!
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