Yep. After having to deal with burning oil, persistent TOD, and oil leaks that just won't quit, I've decided to go ahead and get a new(er) long block for Murphy, the $500 87 T-Wag! Purchased it from Attarco in Sactown, CA for $450. They had the engine in stock and deliver for free to Fresno, so I figured I couldn't pass it up. I've bought several engines from them and all have been great.

 

If all goes well, I will be pulling the thing this week-end. If anyone wants a used engine for a project car or to rebuild, I'll sell it for $100 + shipping. It was also an imported engine and probably has 100,000 mi on it. I had a bad overheat on it a few summers ago, and that was when the persistent TOD started and oil consumption increased. That said, the engine runs fine but I just don't have the time to do the rebuild to get it back in shape.

I wish that I lived closer. I would be willing to either take a chance on Murphy's old engine or that Attarco place. My wagon is in desperate need of an engine.

 

- Patrick

For an extra $30 I "could" be convinced to take a trip to Mojave, or maybe meet in Bakersfield. I'll get in touch when I have the engine replaced

I've had good and bad luck with Attarco "low mileage JDM import" engines, I hope it goes well for you.

I've bought several from them. Never once had a problem.

Its good to know that i'm not the only Californian on here. I' am taking a few minutes away from my 2.2 swap at the moment.

Please let me know what you think of the swap. How does the acceleration feel compared to the old engine. My new one will be delivered around noon. Won't be able to get much done till the week-end

Crap! Broke a stupid intake manifold bolt. That happened the first time I worked on this car! It is why I named it Murphy, because things kept on Breaking!!!!

Its good to know that i'm not the only Californian on here. I' am taking a few minutes away from my 2.2 swap at the moment.

 

Holy Cow! You are in Palmdale?!! That is a stone's throw away or a 20 minute drive from my current location. That is awesome. Too bad my old wagon couldn't make the trip. But I do have her distant cousin here('02 WRX wagon).

 

- Patrick