Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Not to blow it, anyone can blow a motor at any given time due to a backfire, detonation or something. It takes a lot of neglect to SEIZE it! Take our advice, something is up. You don't seize without some catastrophic signs first. The only way for a motor to seize without any noise is if water got in and sat there until it seized on its own. You'll notice a major lack of power along with 50 other signs of damage before itll seize like that. Like I said, there was neglect of temperature and noise before hand. Talk to your cousin and ask him the details and report back to us. Let's see if his story pieces together correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I believe it was from the previous owner. All we did was put on catch cans. And for the driving, wasn't his fault. Blaming the person who rebuilt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I asked if it made noises before dying, he says, Nope just felt weaker then just died. I'm pretty sure its just because of the leaking. I dont think anything else happened to it Asked what color, clear or oil colored? He said, It looked a little more clear than oil. Idk what it was but it was from the blue piping that goes to the intercooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooled_Starion Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I asked if it made noises before dying, he says, Nope just felt weaker then just died. I'm pretty sure its just because of the leaking. I dont think anything else happened to it Asked what color, clear or oil colored? He said, It looked a little more clear than oil. Idk what it was but it was from the blue piping that goes to the intercooler ....probably had Zero oil pressure if it was clear than maybe previous owner put lucas in it before you bought it as to cover up major problems. If it is "seized" I wonder what condition the oil pump is in.... Edited January 5, 2012 by Spooled_Starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Good qeustions. Man I don't know what to do at this point.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 *#£+@*%€!!!! I'm sad. : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would be too. Honestly, look on eBay, Craigslist, etc. check your junkyards for 2.6 blocks. Or maybe another Mitsubishi motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would be too. Honestly, look on eBay, Craigslist, etc. check your junkyards for 2.6 blocks. Or maybe another Mitsubishi motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Pick n Pull on 66th and broadway has a complete 89 engine in it... Its black and in the Chrysler section of the lot... I think 300 is what they want... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Pick n Pull on 66th and broadway has a complete 89 engine in it... Its black and in the Chrysler section of the lot... I think 300 is what they want... Oh damn! That's close enough! Aww wonder of the running condition Edited January 5, 2012 by 303starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 I would be too. Honestly, look on eBay, Craigslist, etc. check your junkyards for 2.6 blocks. Or maybe another Mitsubishi motor. What other motor would drop on without having to cut and weld? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrazilBoy Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Oh damn! That's close enough! Aww wonder of the running conditionLooked bone stock no mods so chances are good it will be solid.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 What other motor would drop on without having to cut and weld? 4g64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Looked bone stock no mods so chances are good it will be solid.. Man sounds good. Hopefully it'll be as good as it sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) 4g64 Awsome. Going to take a look around. Isn't that the eclipse motor? Edited January 5, 2012 by 303starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spooled_Starion Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) Awsome. Going to take a look around. Isn't that the eclipse motor? 4g63 is eclipse/talon/laser motor DOHC 2.0 some turbo some non. 4G64 is a SOHC 2.4 non turbo. When I was in the dsm world I would have loved a 4G64 block with 4G63 head and starquest drivetrain!! Instant 300hp with gobs of torque from the bigger bottom end. Good luck finding a 4G64 block, almost as rare as a shp starion lol there is one in a galant here in Oregon at the pick and pull for $400 in "unknown" condition. Edited January 5, 2012 by Spooled_Starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 ^ +1 Do some research. Theres the FAQ, and the engine swap section with plenty of material, along with plenty of swapped cars that members have and can help you out with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Yea I was looking through some of that stuff. Very helpful and interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
303starion Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) So here it is, a hose from the turbo going to the engine gave way and all the oil was dumped into the motor. Checking the hose now, and non of them were replaced when the engine was rebuilt. It's seized for sure. Here's a pic. http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g24/unknown_drifta/car/c33579ce.jpgIt's the hose that has darker clamp on it. Edited January 6, 2012 by 303starion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_StarionTSI Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I had the same happen to my car cause of the catch can, but once i heard the clicking and saw the amount of smoke i immediately pulled over, and noticed the pressure was at 0. If he wouldve acted quicker, you wouldve had a working motor. I guess he pushed it trying to make ti back to the shop and failed. Sucks. GL with the next motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threedoor Posted January 7, 2012 Report Share Posted January 7, 2012 4g63 is eclipse/talon/laser motor DOHC 2.0 some turbo some non. 4G64 is a SOHC 2.4 non turbo. When I was in the dsm world I would have loved a 4G64 block with 4G63 head and starquest drivetrain!! Instant 300hp with gobs of torque from the bigger bottom end. Good luck finding a 4G64 block, almost as rare as a shp starion lol there is one in a galant here in Oregon at the pick and pull for $400 in "unknown" condition. The non-turbo Eclipse Spyder also came with a SOHC 16 valve 2.4 liter (non-spyder non-turbo had chrysler 2.0 liter) this was the same as the Galant 4 banger of that same time period (mid to late 90's). Checking ebay for giggles I found this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4G63-4G64-2-4-hybrid-RWD-Turbo-motor-engine-eclipse-conquest-starion-super-16g-/280766621730?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415efea822#ht_9858wt_1188 If I just had a couple grand extra this thing would be sooooo mine! Good luck, Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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