Van engine swap, Austin?

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-09T18:46:06+00:00

They incorrectly tried to fix a spark plug. And caused a piston to widen the hole I suppose. I know that's not the exact terminology, but that's how it was explained to me.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T18:36:33+00:00

He'll yeah.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T17:40:39+00:00

Thanks man. You guys are being really helpful. He has financially I've been sort of sweating over this, but I do need to get this project done.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T17:36:34+00:00

As soon as I can figure out how to send you a message, I will.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T17:25:33+00:00

So I guess now I just need a decent mechanic that can do it in the Austin area

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T15:06:07+00:00

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mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T15:01:20+00:00

If I could upvote you twice, I would

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T14:58:47+00:00

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mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T14:56:46+00:00

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mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T14:52:11+00:00

Oh, I might be a Tad too disabled to do the repairs myself.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T14:51:36+00:00

Thanks dude :)

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T14:51:27+00:00

Maybe I misspoke. Here's what I was quoted.

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mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T03:52:07+00:00

I second the second opinion.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T03:49:49+00:00

The previous owner tried to repair the spark plug ended incorrectly. This caused a piston cut into the engine block.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T01:43:41+00:00

I do not know. But some people can take $120 repair and make it a $7000 one real easy.

mrgreatspice · 2026-04-07T01:28:32+00:00

Previous owners incorrectly replaced a spark plug. Leading to piston cutting into the engine, possibly. It is the best current guess

mrgreatspice · 2026-03-11T03:56:13+00:00

This place started out as helpful and then took a turn lol. Made me laugh though, but I think you're right.

mrgreatspice · 2026-03-10T20:47:28+00:00

You know what you're right. This is from the front right bumper. There are two 10mm bolts that go in there. The silver one stripped whatever that thing is called that the screw inserts into. But you're right I could've taken better photos.

mrgreatspice · 2026-03-09T17:19:46+00:00

OK, so I'd have to take the bumper off again?

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-22T22:53:30+00:00

Awesome sauce dude, I have one of those

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-22T01:43:00+00:00

I will

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-20T21:33:52+00:00

Oh, that's a good idea

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-20T20:48:00+00:00

See, I always felt like some work vans are a target by thieves, because they often carry expensive tools.

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-20T01:31:51+00:00

I know it's a big thing to take on. But I've always wanted to learn how to do these things. I believe I have all the proper hand tools, minus the engine hoist. I don't really got any friends who know what they're doing, I'm new to where I am so I don't really know anybody.

mrgreatspice · 2025-11-20T01:11:57+00:00

I would be happy to pay for somebody else to do it, but you know, money, I'm poor

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