AL Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Heres my issue... I am debating which I should do... In either case, I will be replacing the clutch. Car/issue in question: http://www.w-body.com/forum/index.php?topic=71173.msg1010842#msg1010842 Option 1 details: The car needs a new alternator... But I dont know what else it might need further down the road... I know nothing about the history of the motor thats in it because its not the original motor... The PO bought the motor trans combo from a junkyard 92 Lumina z34... He couldnt get it running right so he sold it to me... He put a new timing belt on it and it is timed correctly... I have replaced the plugs, wires, battery, MAP sensor, fuel filter, pcv valve, serpentine belt and a couple other things, but I think it has a stuck lifter or something cause something is just not right about it. Option 2 details: I have a 93 GP SE parts car with a great running LQ1 and a perfect automatic trans... I could pull the motor out, sell the trans, and drop it in the 5 speed along with the new clutch... Before I bought the 93, I talked to the owner for an hour and learned most of the history of the car... I bought it off the original owner and have all the maintenance records of the car and engine... The oil pump drive seal leak was fixed and it cost him $600. I would like opinions please, and thank you. Quote
rockfangd Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 swap the motor out. It would be a perfect spring project and at least you know the history Quote
AL Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 I could probably rebuild the one that is in it now and have a back up for later... Hmmm... Time to find a rebuild kit... Anyone wanna play devils advocate Quote
White93z34 Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 swap it out and sell me the AIR injection parts! Quote
Brian P Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 I'm all for fixing the problem. It would suck if you swapped the motor, and you have the same problem occuring Quote
AL Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Posted February 5, 2009 Actually... I could swap the motor... And put the new parts from the one thats in it now and have an even better running LQ1... Quote
old442man Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 series 2 supercharged, 6 spd out of a G6, and heated and cooled seats out of a Caddy. Oh wait that's what I want :lol: Quote
Night Fury Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 Pffft! Throw it to the wind! 40 extra horsies! Quote
Venom Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 I say fix it unless you are absolutely certain the motor you would be swapping was in good condition. Quote
old442man Posted February 5, 2009 Report Posted February 5, 2009 I say fix it unless you are absolutely certain the motor you would be swapping was in good condition. I concur unless you were having any other problems with it. Quote
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