Re: need big time help

[Autobahn01@aol.com]

In a message dated 96-01-30 16:23:25 EST, dans@ans.net (Dan Simoes) writes:

>Basically oil was getting into the cylinders and causing it to 
>run rough, and ultimately a lot of oil, causing it to smoke
>excessively.  He says my only options are a) rebuild and b)
>replacement, he recommends the latter.
>
>I suggested flushing the engine and running a thicker oil, 
>because as I pointed out, none of the engine tolerances should
>really have changed.  He's going to dump some 10w40 in and see
>what that does and call me back.  Does this make sense?  

Sounds kinda fishy, Dan, None of my 4000qs exhibit those symptoms with either
Mobil1 or Syntec 5w50. If his scheme is true, you'd see it in a compression
test(bad rings) and oil fouled plugs. You need to find out where you stand
with that motor, right? Perhaps have him compression test and/or leakdown
test it? 

" His guess is low oil pressure.  At this point, he said it's
not even worth putting oil in the engine."

He shouldn't be guessing about your money, put a pressure gauge on the
factory port and see what you get...

"Oh, and that half-joke about sticking in a turbo engine?  He said
the conversion runs about $6000 total.  A standard replacement
should run $500-800 for the motor and 15 hours of labor ($900 
at $60/hr)."

That conversion shouldn't run anywhere near that expensive, I bought my motor
for $350 w/o turbo. It'll take many more than 15hrs for the custom fab work
required, TQC tie rods, battery relocate, exhaust, etc. But then, don't pay
anyone that exorbitant rate for a custom/labor of love project. Ya know it's
one of my pet projects!

If all else fails, flatbed her up to visit me..  :)     Always room for one
more at the shop!

Hope this helps,
-Chris Semple
'84 4000q

Autobahn Motors of NH
603-226-1810

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