Car Enthusiast Club [Now Motorcycle friendly!] - First thread to 150k! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[terrytek]

14 minutes ago, Strando123 said:

M8, you need to just get all the junkmobiles you can, remove the plates and vin numbers and begin your epic parking spot monopoly!

either that, or i just take a whole bunch of junk cars, and while school isn't in operation, when the parking lot is normally empty, i just take a whole bunch and just fill the parking lot with them. the best thing about my school is that the parking lot is locked up with gates except for one opening, which is closed with cones. it's like the easiest way to get in.

[bcredeur97]

Current status:

 

lol just got out the shop and went right back into one. Looking for possible boost leak issue found in above video.

[vetali]

Just now, bcredeur97 said:

Current status:

lol just got out the shop and went right back into one. Looking for possible boost leak issue found in above video.

No jack stand cringe. 

[bcredeur97]

4 minutes ago, vetali said:

No jack stand cringe. 

He did that and he said if he dies then he dies, rip. The jack stands are being used for a quad bike right now

 

hence why I'm asking you guys about the issue and not working on the car

[bcredeur97]

Well we found there is oil coming from what appears to be the turbo drain line. Oil was low.

 

brand new engine and turbo and spent over a month at a dealership only to find they did it WRONG

 

 

 

intercooler hose also looked not installed properly so we think that was the air noise issue.

 

UPDATE: there is a bolt missing on the oil drain pipe. Hence the leak. It's not sealed.

[vetali]

1 minute ago, bcredeur97 said:

Well we found there is oil coming from what appears to be the turbo drain line. Oil was low.

 

brand new engine and turbo and spent over a month at a dealership only to find they did it WRONG

 

 

intercooler hose also looked not installed properly so we think that was the air noise issue.

Be sure that is a drain. If not, that new turbo could be screwed, hence the noise. Pretty damn terrible work. 

[pagani123]

I have decided not to buy a cayman. I want something with a bit more personality and a bit more unique. any suggestions? 20-25k dollar range. I was thinking maybe a resto mod but i cant find any good ones for under 25k.

[carguy86]

19 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

I have decided not to buy a cayman. I want something with a bit more personality and a bit more unique. any suggestions? 20-25k dollar range.

Buy a Volvo p1800 and swap in a b230f Volvo engine. (With a bit of work, two turbos and a 16 valve head those engines make close to 1000hp)

[pagani123]

1 minute ago, Strando123 said:

Buy a Volvo p1800 and swap in a b230f Volvo engine. (With a bit of work, two turbos and a 16 valve head those engines make close to 1000hp)

what cars the b230f in?

[bcredeur97]

This is beyond ridiculous...

 

IMG_5115.MOV

 

stuff missing all all over the place. Halfway done job... Hopefully if you can see that video (I uploaded it inside of LTT) you'll see the oil leak better. Bolt completely missing.

 

there are bolts and clips under the car missing too my friend said. Oil everywhere. It's a mess.

[bcredeur97]

1 minute ago, vinyldash303 said:

Run it out of oil and take it back to the dealer 

He doesn't want to be without his car again for months because of needing an engine again so he's just gonna try to stay out of boost and we filled it back up with oil and he will putter over there tomorrow.

[terrytek]

13 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

This is beyond ridiculous...

 

IMG_5115.MOV

 

 

 

 

stuff missing all all over the place. Halfway done job... Hopefully if you can see that video (I uploaded it inside of LTT) you'll see the oil leak better. Bolt completely missing.

 

there are bolts and clips under the car missing too my friend said. Oil everywhere. It's a mess.

yeah next time don't go to the dealer to get a new engine installed. just tell them you needed a new engine, get a crate engine under warranty, and just get it installed by a trusted engine shop.

[vetali]

6 minutes ago, bcredeur97 said:

This is beyond ridiculous...

 

IMG_5115.MOV

 

 

stuff missing all all over the place. Halfway done job... Hopefully if you can see that video (I uploaded it inside of LTT) you'll see the oil leak better. Bolt completely missing.

Whats missing in the 3rd pic? Some sort of bracket off the intake? 

 

I remember the caddy northstar headgasket job that took like 3 weeks because of shit messing up and waiting for parts/tools. I only recall having two left over bolts. One on the ABS pump bracket which had 3 other bolts on it and was really hard to get to, and the alternator bolt from hell that everybody leaves out on those. I would say thats way more complex than that little ecoboost r&r. 

 

In other news, I found some super cheap Acura Vigors near me. Maybe a cool project car. 

[carguy86]

19 minutes ago, Maybach123 said:

what cars the b230f in?

1990s Volvo 240/245 and probably some of the 1980s 240s (not entirely sure, all i know is that my 1992 245 has a b230f)

[carguy86]

4 minutes ago, vinyldash303 said:

Here's my uncles 1984 nissan pickup. Fun little guy. Running amazing. Fresh motor with a mild cam in it. Fresh paint on the cab. Only thing wrong is the oil pressure guage doesn't work. It's also got a header and exhaust. I think it's the 2.4? 4 banger 4 wheel drive 5 speed. Awesome truck. No rust save for a few tiny spots on the inside of the bed. 

Is that a King cab??!??!!?

[pagani123]

6 minutes ago, Strando123 said:

1990s Volvo 240/245 and probably some of the 1980s 240s (not entirely sure, all i know is that my 1992 245 has a b230f)

i have always love the p1800

[pagani123]

btw the tesla model 3 stream is starting in case anyone wanted to tune in

[terrytek]

9 minutes ago, vetali said:

Whats missing in the 3rd pic? Some sort of bracket off the intake? 

 

I remember the caddy northstar headgasket job that took like 3 weeks because of shit messing up and waiting for parts/tools. I only recall having two left over bolts. One on the ABS pump bracket which had 3 other bolts on it and was really hard to get to, and the alternator bolt from hell that everybody leaves out on those. I would say thats way more complex than that little ecoboost r&r. 

 

In other news, I found some super cheap Acura Vigors near me. Maybe a cool project car. 

maybe turbo 5 cylinder honda engine? since it's a longitudinal engine, but fwd, you might be able to hack together a rwd conversion. could make a sweet drift car.

[carguy86]

1 minute ago, Maybach123 said:

i have always love the p1800

Me too, it has the looks, style and class of a ferarri with the price tag and reliability of a Volvo.

[carguy86]

2 minutes ago, vinyldash303 said:

It is

Holy crap! Those trucks are RARE! Nice truck btw! 

[vetali]

7 minutes ago, terrytek said:

maybe turbo 5 cylinder honda engine? since it's a longitudinal engine, but fwd, you might be able to hack together a rwd conversion. could make a sweet drift car.

Maybe turbo, rwd conversion would take too much time and money for my goals. Plus finding a rwd trans that has a honda bolt pattern adapter would be hard I would imagine. 

[iamdarkyoshi]

Alright guys, another one for ya.

Toyota rav 4

1997

Manual

2L engine

4 door

2WD

196k miles

 

The issue is that it stutters when you accelerate. It has been getting worse lately and it has nearly stalled at several intersections. My guess is that either the spark plugs are not firing, the fuel injection system isnt working, or it is not getting air.

 

Spark plugs are quite old but it does not seem like it would cause this

Checked and cleaned the air filter

Reseated all fuses and relays under the hood

Replaced all O2 sensors (fixed the check engine light)

 

Still has the same issues. Its buttery smooth when floored or a constant speed...

 

Tomorrow I might try reseating basically every plug under the hood to see if its just a poor connection somewhere. But the idiot light has not come on in at least 5 months, so what gives?

[iamdarkyoshi]

Just now, vinyldash303 said:

 

 

 

I will check those out. By the way, its buttery smooth when floored or a constant speed...

[vetali]

3 minutes ago, vinyldash303 said:

S2K tranny maybe?

Don't think they match. Hard to find stuff on Vigors. Anyway, my boss has the RWD converted Celica. Not something I want to attempt myself just from a safety and handling standpoint. 

[vetali]

1 minute ago, vinyldash303 said:

also a lot of effort when you could just get something RWD in the first place

Yeah. Just if you want anything RWD Japanese you're kinda limited here.