Hey everyone, how are you all doing? Hope you've all enjoyed your weekend.
Well, I have some questions. So, about a month ago I bought an 86.5 Supra N/A with an 89 Turbo swapped into it. I knew it had many problems with it, such as a knock, leaks oil everywhere, timing is way off, etc.. Lots of things. My plan is to get the minor stuff fixed now, such as ball joints and what not, and then come July I leave for Basic Training and AIT. Then, once I come back from there, I'll have plenty of money to be able to drop into the engine and get it all running as best as I can.
However, today I was driving, and for some reason I decided to put off checking the oil just a little bit longer than I usually do. (Usually I check it before I start the car every time just because it leaks that much. The guy I bought it from over torqued the valve cover or whatever and now it leaks like crazy, as well as the front seal on the bottom end.) Anyway, I knew that was a bad idea but some reason went on anyway. Sure enough, I came to a stop light, and as soon as I started to go, all I could hear was the engine knocking after 2000rpms. Great. So most likely the already spun bearing, is now a lot worse and I don't think I'll probably be driving it anytime soon.
So here's my question. Being as the whole engine has problems scattered throughout, what would be a better deal? Buy a whole new 7mgte, or just get the entire engine rebuilt?
Ideally I'd like to do whatever is cheaper just so I can have the cash to fix other stuff on it, but the engine comes first. In the long run I'll do whatever is better for reliability. I can order a used 7mgte from SupraStore.com for roughly $2000, then use whatever parts I need.
Anyway, sorry for all the useless info. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Well, I have some questions. So, about a month ago I bought an 86.5 Supra N/A with an 89 Turbo swapped into it. I knew it had many problems with it, such as a knock, leaks oil everywhere, timing is way off, etc.. Lots of things. My plan is to get the minor stuff fixed now, such as ball joints and what not, and then come July I leave for Basic Training and AIT. Then, once I come back from there, I'll have plenty of money to be able to drop into the engine and get it all running as best as I can.
However, today I was driving, and for some reason I decided to put off checking the oil just a little bit longer than I usually do. (Usually I check it before I start the car every time just because it leaks that much. The guy I bought it from over torqued the valve cover or whatever and now it leaks like crazy, as well as the front seal on the bottom end.) Anyway, I knew that was a bad idea but some reason went on anyway. Sure enough, I came to a stop light, and as soon as I started to go, all I could hear was the engine knocking after 2000rpms. Great. So most likely the already spun bearing, is now a lot worse and I don't think I'll probably be driving it anytime soon.
So here's my question. Being as the whole engine has problems scattered throughout, what would be a better deal? Buy a whole new 7mgte, or just get the entire engine rebuilt?
Ideally I'd like to do whatever is cheaper just so I can have the cash to fix other stuff on it, but the engine comes first. In the long run I'll do whatever is better for reliability. I can order a used 7mgte from SupraStore.com for roughly $2000, then use whatever parts I need.
Anyway, sorry for all the useless info. Any advice is much appreciated! Thanks in advance!
