Wyatt_Herb

How?

equinox2355

ummm what do you mean by "how?"

boostaddict

someone might have said it you might have gotten it fixed im tired of reading...but you had 1.5 qts when it arrived at the dealer...usually when you throw a rod u lose oil and you through 2 im just you lost some oil on the highway...they are just being cheap..srry to hear...

equinox2355

it hasnt been fixed by toyota, I am paying to fix it. I will take it to arbitration or court to recoup that cost.... one can only hope especially since the pistons came out freely..... and had oil on the rings. An engine that seized wouldn't have been that easy to remove the pistons

Wyatt_Herb

My bad. It was more of a retorical question. I'm just relieved and impressed that you went from a bad spot to adding all the goodies. Would love to see what the wideband reads with your setup.

etli

Didn't you already turn down arbitration Mike? I don't think you can go back to them and say "yeah I changed my mind again" and go back to arbitration. Even though you have evidence, you've already told them you wouldn't pursue arbitration so I'm guessing that means they're off the hook for ever and ever. I don't know. I don't know if that's what the arbitration clause says but I'm guessing that that's what they'll argue.

equinox2355

Thank you

I just realized that since I will have to keep my car longer than I may have wanted to, that I might as well put some money into my car so that I may enjoy it more.

equinox2355

No I didnt turn down arbitration, they sent me the paperwork and Im taking care of the paperwork right now, I just wanted to get my car running again.

Wyatt_Herb

Fight it to the bitter end.
Have you thought of adding a catch can to your pending list?

equinox2355

Ive thought about it, basically to reduce intake sludge, but I haven't found one that looks good to me.

Wyatt_Herb

FWIW, Jetlounge found a nice one and Perrin(sp?) makes a fairly functional unit. I theorize that the lack of a catch can is another of TRD's seemingly fatal ommisions with the kit. Particularly if you drive the ____ out your car!!

jayjay

If this helps i seen a tC motor on Ebay for 2500 obo The guy claims 10K miles on the engine. Just saw it this morning

equinox2355

jayjay, thanks but i already got a motor... actually it was about half that for 25k miles (was under $1300)

etli

And now, the long awaited photos of Mike's holy engine.


hmmm holes are bad m'kaayyyy


Here's what it looks like inside the cylinder that threw the rod - you'll notice the walls are all nice and smooth. Also, you'll probably notice we took the piston out (heh)


Here's the piston that caused all the trouble. You'll notice there's no damage where the piston contacts the wall of the engine block.... of course, the joint to the crankshaft is totally f@cked.

So, the problem is not lack of oil. The problem was the rod connecting the piston to the crank broke. Now, why that happened? Who knows.

SquallLHeart

small updates to the rebuild/repair...

just finished:
- installing Clutchmasters flywheel and clutch
- DC sports bar painted a pretty 'anodized' looking blue

equinox2355

Thanks ed! Thanks trung!

equinox2355

*Updated first page* but my motor is now in my car

SquallLHeart

hehe... looks good inside its new home.

equinox2355

I will get to see soon enough Ill come visit tonight before dave closes! Im so excited!

equinox2355

New picture of my car being really close to finished! Thanks Dave!