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Sierra Rebuild
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:11 pm
by Ridge
My sierra just blew its bottom end on the way back from land cruiser park a cpl days ago. I am now looking to up grade the engine, i was thinking a 1.6L. vitara. Anyone kno a good wrecker that would have an engine?
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:25 pm
by just cruizin'
Suzi Sport at Lawton but they are closed till monday and are only open during the week.
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:28 pm
by Ridge
thanks, ive tried them already. im on the waiting list for a new motor to come in. not sure how long i have to wait......
Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:43 pm
by alien
check local auto mags and papers for private wrecks?
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 8:31 am
by Highway-Star
Was out at Ipswich Spare Parts (wrecker) on the Warrego Highway yesterday, and they were wrecking an early Vitara. It did not have a carby though, and was the one with the 3 speed auto (Trimatic I belive).
Dont have a clue what they would want for it, and dont know what sort of condition it was in, short of the missing carby.
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 12:49 pm
by Ridge
After i get the new engine, im going to save up and get some extractors and 2" exhaust.
Any suggestions on brands, or future mods?
Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:00 pm
by Ridge
After a searching for a week there has been a change of plans, instead of getting a 1.6l vitara engine, i will rebuild my 1.3L because of the long waiting list on parts. Im getting the rebuild at suzi sport in albion, they are about a $1000 cheaper than anywhere else i have looked. Should have my zuke back on the road next week
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:01 pm
by zook4fun
there is 1 goning on ebay for $400 so far or go down to you local repco as i just picked up a rebuild kit for $300 with evertything you'll need.
Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 8:09 pm
by MART
Just curious what is in the rebuild kit ZOOK4FUN , Cheers Paul.
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 7:53 am
by zook4fun
all gaskets, main and big end bearings, pistons, rings and the little caps that stop oil going past your valves but can't think of the name right now.
i'm doing a in car rebuild are the engine isn't that old (broke a piston as it has a hair dryier on it) so the only thing i can't get at is the main bearings witch are fine.
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:32 am
by lay80n
zook4fun wrote:all gaskets, main and big end bearings, pistons, rings and the little caps that stop oil going past your valves but can't think of the name right now.
i'm doing a in car rebuild are the engine isn't that old (broke a piston as it has a hair dryier on it) so the only thing i can't get at is the main bearings witch are fine.
Valve Stem Seals
Layto....