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02-20-2003, 08:29 AM

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She's DEAD

Well, it wasn't the camshaft or crankshaft position sensors.. wasn't the fuel pump or filter.. looks like the timing chain jumped, and the valves are possibly bent. The mechanic is looking at her now. In any case... anyone selling a motor

I guess if I get a new motor, I'll be driving this Max for another 5 years.

02-20-2003, 08:37 AM

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yeah man theres actually a vq30 for sale in the forum. i think

02-20-2003, 08:42 AM

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Since I'm going all the way, what do you guys think I should get? What's the newest engine I can buy, 97? 98? I really can't remember. I think since I'm going to dish out all the cash, I might as well have them overhaul my car.

-New shocks, especially stiff ones. Any suggestions?
-New muffler (nothing loud). Suggestions?
Anything else I can put on there? I'm not trying to go all out, but since I'll need to make this car last for at least 5 more years, I'd like it to be as close to new as I can

02-20-2003, 08:54 AM

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Originally posted by Lushka16
Since I'm going all the way, what do you guys think I should get? What's the newest engine I can buy, 97? 98? I really can't remember. I think since I'm going to dish out all the cash, I might as well have them overhaul my car.

-New shocks, especially stiff ones. Any suggestions?
-New muffler (nothing loud). Suggestions?
Anything else I can put on there? I'm not trying to go all out, but since I'll need to make this car last for at least 5 more years, I'd like it to be as close to new as I can

there is one from a 97, I think that is brand new, never installed from the factory, for 3k, in the 4th Gen For Sale Forums - 0 miles on it!!!

02-20-2003, 09:39 AM

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I'd love that, but 3k is a bit out of my budget. My mechanic quotes up to 2500 for used engine + install, so I found a few engines for under 1k with less than 20k miles on them. Here's what I gotta know:

-Is there a difference if I get an engine from a GXE/GLE/SE?
-MT vs AT? (Does it matter?)
-Some have compression rating on them (i assume that's what 185 or 200 or whatever PSI means) What am I looking for?
Thanks for any help

02-20-2003, 09:43 AM

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for sure get it compression tested, and see if u can get the VIN of the car it came out of to verify mileage using carfax or something else

02-20-2003, 09:46 AM

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The engines are the same except for the ECU which is different for a 5-speed and a auto. As for shocks, I like both the KYB GR2 and the AGX. As for the muffler, go with either a Apexi or an OBX if you are on a tight budget.

02-20-2003, 10:24 AM

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i have seen vq30de for $650 (without shipping) they also offer warranty, there were like 8-10 to choose.

02-20-2003, 10:26 AM

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Did you see them anywhere in particular, or just around? I went to carparts.com (I thinK) and found one for $650 12k miles in my state. Should I make sure I get one with warranty? What else should I make sure?

Sorry about all the questions everyone, but I really need to make sure that this is a sound investment

02-20-2003, 11:50 AM

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My friend is concerned that the mechanic is trying to rip me off.. he said that if it was the timing chain, then either the starter would freewheel or freeze (it doesn't). He thinks it's electrical. has anyone ever had to replace a timing chain here?

02-20-2003, 11:51 AM

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My friend is concerned that the mechanic is trying to rip me off.. he said that if it was the timing chain, then either the starter would freewheel or freeze (it doesn't). He thinks it's electrical. has anyone ever had to replace a timing chain here?

It is so rare, I think it's only happened once or twice to people on here - and usually after doing something dumb.

I was thinking the same thing - chances are that it's something completely different.

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02-20-2003, 01:25 PM

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The final outcome

So here's what they found: No compression, but spark and fuel is coming into the cylander. The chain is "all f*ed up". I was in a hurry, so I didn't ask for details. I'll find out tomorrow.

I'm getting a new engine, the one with 12k on it can't be delivered until a week from Monday, but one with 44k on it will be delivered tomorrow. Since I can't function much without my car, I went with the 44k one (out of a 98). I guess I have a few hours to tell them to stop, so if anyone thinks this is a bad idea, lemme know
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02-20-2003, 08:56 PM

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Did you see them anywhere in particular, or just around? I went to carparts.com (I thinK) and found one for $650 12k miles in my state. Should I make sure I get one with warranty? What else should I make sure?

Sorry about all the questions everyone, but I really need to make sure that this is a sound investment

i saw it on internet, they had pictures, to bad i cant remember the
address, its been like 1 year ago,sorry

02-20-2003, 09:08 PM

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Where are you finding all these engines? Seems like they are coming out of your ***!! Seriously though, I thought a VQ Max engine would be rare to come by.

02-20-2003, 10:18 PM

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Where are you finding all these engines? Seems like they are coming out of your ***!! Seriously though, I thought a VQ Max engine would be rare to come by.

if you look through the threads, people are trashing their maxes left and right - thats where the motors are coming from

02-21-2003, 02:18 AM

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www.car-part.com
Pricing ranges from 3k to $500 or so.

02-21-2003, 04:23 AM

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Found some on ebay. Here the link.

1996 70K $495 (Comes with one year coverage)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33615

1996 110K $450 (Comes with 6 months coverage)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=33615

High mileage but cheap. Good luck finding your new engine!