i need to swap the engine in my 89 t-wagon. i still have yet to do a leakdown test (need to figure out exactly what that is first) but im thinking the rings are shot in cyl 2. getting an engine from the junkyard is the only thing i can afford right now. i know to check for oil in the coolant, and to check to see if t-belts are intact. what else should i be looking at to ensure the motor in question is in good shape (without major disassembly)?

probably a good idea to see if it turns over

do you mean to see if it starts, or just purely turns over?

Bring a jump box or a battery - crank it and do a comp. test.

 

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hey john, i still got the spare in the shed.

hey john, i still got the spare in the shed.

 

the race motor you were building?? i may be interested. which intake manifold does it have?

the race motor you were building?? i may be interested. which intake manifold does it have?

no, i hgave a bone stock engine, complete,

harry's u pull it has a turbo xt in the second section of imports towards the back. it had the spider intake on it, and the motor looked decent. that was last week.

Find a wrecked car that got rear ended.

Find a wrecked car that got rear ended.

Pretty much what I was going to say.

 

Around here there are so many subies in the wreckers with really nice bodies and minimal rust. People just scrap them because the engine or trans is toast.