[Shotimes] Rod Bearings Spun / Considering Engine Swap

[Bruce Malachuk]

Figure on $350 for an engine (3.2), then $400 in parts, like plugs, wires,
gaskets, WP, new rod bearings, seals, oil filter, oil, and assembly lube.
You can do a 3.2 swap without taking the heads off, especially if your ready
to swap the cams. You'll need to ues the 3.0 oil pan, cams, timing belt
routing and tensioner, crank pulley, and intake. You'd be looking at a good
deal of work for an engine change. I have done one with a friend, on his
car, and I'll be doing my 3.2 swpa soon if I get off my ass. I have one
other person lined up for this fall to do a swap for him. I'm charging him
$900 plus parts, and I have all the tools and whatnot to complete the job.
Figure you'll need an engine hoist, engine stand, and air tools make it
really helpful.

Where are you located, just in case you want someone to do the work for you.
A 3.2 motor in a MTX car is sooo worth it, much better pull than a 3.0, so
if you're gonna change your engine don't even bother with putting a 3.0 back
in. :-)

Bruce

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Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 9:33 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Rod Bearings Spun / Considering Engine Swap

Well I did what you guys said and tore it down to the oil pan. I took off
the rod bearings and the 2nd from the left and 6th from the left spun. They
were majorly damaged and I would say both of them melted. They both had big
ridges on the sides and were destroyed on the ends. All the rest had chips
in the upper corners. My crank is scored where the second and sixth one is.
I'm debating fixing it. How much rough estimate would it be if I fixed it by
myself. I would buy a 3.2 or a 3.0 off someone if it was in good condition.
I think I could do an engine swap by myself if I had the right directions
step by step. 
Anyway, anyone have any advice on the best solution.

Kent 91+ White MTX 156k
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