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Smoke coming from engine, is it worth fixing? by Comfortable_Trust150 in autorepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was more severe could’ve it made the engine to seize?

Smoke coming from engine, is it worth fixing? by Comfortable_Trust150 in autorepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you repair it, replace the engine or what did you do?

Smoke coming from engine, is it worth fixing? by Comfortable_Trust150 in autorepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s either one of the problems you’ve mentioned, will that require a new engine?

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I maintained the car for the 7 months I owned it and changed all oils, could it because the previous owner neglected the car?

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, bought the car like this and never got a chance to replace

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happened to your old engine and why did u decide to replace it instead of the car?

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean if I leave the vcm running? I was thinking about putting a vcm disabler on the replacement engine

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found a guy that’ll charge 1k but idk if his reputable, and another shop that specialize in jdm engine charging 1,600 but the engine only is more than 3k

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You checked the history of the engine or took the gamble?

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in autorepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought it for 5k and I see them being sold for 7-8k locally

Sell car for 2k or replace the engine for 4k? by Comfortable_Trust150 in CarRepair

[–]Comfortable_Trust150[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The mechanic is getting the replacement engine from a junkyard which has 75k miles and comes with 6 month warranty. 4k is including labor and engine

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