What To Check When Buying A Second Hand Engine

[dOOb]

i am planning to buy a second hand engine either at the wreckers or private. i like to know what to check and how to check for the condition of the engine.

Also what should be change before putting a different engine in. all belt, water pump?

thanks guys and gals

[-_-StRyDeR-_-]

personally if it was me....id be pulling the engine down or at least taking the head off, and replacing as many gaskets/seals as i can. and give everthing a good clean up.

[Halo a]

i am planning to buy a second hand engine either at the wreckers or private. i like to know what to check and how to check for the condition of the engine.

Also what should be change before putting a different engine in. all belt, water pump?

thanks guys and gals

what engine are u going to buy? whats wrong with ur current engine ?

How to check ?

- Compression test

- Check the Cams ( use ur finger from the oil cap hole)

- If is posible start it up and listen wat the engine sounds like

- Injector Pulse

What u should change ? Check everything before u buy. Take the water/ oil pump out n check weather is worn. Maybe change new timing belt. Check other belts see any crack or worn.

Hope thats help.

[dOOb]

what engine are u going to buy? whats wrong with ur current engine ?

How to check ?

- Compression test

- Check the Cams ( use ur finger from the oil cap hole)

- If is posible start it up and listen wat the engine sounds like

- Injector Pulse

What u should change ? Check everything before u buy. Take the water/ oil pump out n check weather is worn. Maybe change new timing belt. Check other belts see any crack or worn.

Hope thats help.

sr20det, just getting one problem after another, its an ca18det btw

thanks for the tip Halo a