"low mileage" used v6 turbo engine question
needed some suggestions, have a spare "low mileage" engine sitting around that i need to use. Before i swap it in, wondered what i should do? no idea how many miles, so thinking maybe take the pan off and look at the bearing for a base line to see what type of condition this engine is in?
can't run it outside of car, so pretty sure can't accurately do a compression or leak down test. any suggestions appreciated. |
Originally Posted by bustangs
(Post 356316)
needed some suggestions, have a spare "low mileage" engine sitting around that i need to use. Before i swap it in, wondered what i should do? no idea how many miles, so thinking maybe take the pan off and look at the bearing for a base line to see what type of condition this engine is in?
can't run it outside of car, so pretty sure can't accurately do a compression or leak down test. any suggestions appreciated. Thats assuming you can start it up outside the vehicle. Could also send in an oil sample to have the oil checked for metals and other things, like antifreeze in the oil and other similar conditions. |
Originally Posted by oilcanhenry
(Post 356342)
You could check the oil pressure. If its below 40 PSI when warm at 1500 RPM, its getting old/worn-out. If below 30 PSI warm at idle, get it rebuilt or a crate motor.
Thats assuming you can start it up outside the vehicle. Could also send in an oil sample to have the oil checked for metals and other things, like antifreeze in the oil and other similar conditions. |
car doesn't have to "running" to perform a leakdown test or compression test, ideally it should be warm but both can be done out of car.
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Originally Posted by tech2
(Post 356357)
car doesn't have to "running" to perform a leakdown test or compression test, ideally it should be warm but both can be done out of car.
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if i had an engine i knew nothing about, i would be doing these testing before i spent the effort to install it.
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