Used Motor

[Vittorio Bares]

Thanks Tony.

That all seems fair - I wonder if there is a general 'expectation' of
what would be included on an I5 engine that is complete?

Long block definition + both manifolds, turbo, distributor, flywheel.
Any of these considered in the 'gray' area?

I would expect any accessories (alternator, starter, AC compressor,
power steering pump) would be gravy, and probably not included?

Vittorio -

-----Original Message-----
From: Tony Hoffman [mailto:auditony at gmail.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 10:42 AM
To: Vittorio Bares
Cc: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: Used Motor

As for the engine, it all depends on the seller for "complete".
Longblock is block and head complete, usually with oil pan and valve
cover(s) butnot necessarily. Short block is just the bottom end
complete.

The crack is a big deal, if it is to you. If it leaks, you hear extra
noise and loose performance, but not necessarily a lot. You can have
them welded. I've usually seen brazing done to fill the crack. And,
yes, it's very common.

Tony Hoffman


On 5/1/07, Vittorio Bares <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com> wrote:
> Hi:
> Wanted to get a general consensus from some of you in the know.
>
> When buying a used motor what would you expect to get on that motor if
> it was;
>
> a)       Complete
>
> b)       Long Block
>
> c)       Short Block
>
> I am now getting the picture that the exhaust manifolds on these older
> I5 motors tend to crack - my old one is;
>
> a) is that a big deal - I mean to have an exhaust manifold w/a crack
> installed in the car
>
> b) if it is a big deal - what's the next step - I saw a thread
regarding
> welding - what does that cost?
>
> TIA
>
> Vittorio -