ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 This is a quick request - my car's engine is curently being stripped, checked and, where needed, bits replaced! My chap phoned today and says I now need block with pistons etc as 4 of the 6 pistons have knackered/worn rings - hence my lovely smoking problem! So - anybody out there know of best place (got a price from Steve Manley for the whole assembly - brand new) or somebody who might have this? Cheers in advance. Would need this very quickly as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Give MVP a try, Dusty was doing new Toyota OEM short bock, fully assembled rods, pistons crank etc £1695 deivered to the uk a little while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Got a price from Toyota of £1700!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Blimey thats good:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thats what I thought! Looks like Steve Manley strikes again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 So it turned out your piston rings are knackered then mate? Mine smoked like yours, on idling, but i put it down to really knackered turbo oil seals. mmm, i wonder ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have new pistons and rods and rings here, but no spare blocks, won't the block hone? Or rebore and use ovesrize pistons and rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have new pistons and rods and rings here, but no spare blocks, won't the block hone? Or rebore and use ovesrize pistons and rings? I may be in touch then if i get smoke when i start my supra up after completing the single build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 I have new pistons and rods and rings here, but no spare blocks, won't the block hone? Or rebore and use ovesrize pistons and rings? Very possibly but looking at cost of stripping down, rebore and new pistons/rings, getting a new short motor might prove to be as cost effective and at least its guaranteed (well, as much as anything can be!) by Toyota! Which route would you suggest in terms of a cost/time/hassle scenario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 I've got a spare low mileage 1998 J-spec block with a complete set of pistons/rods etc. All in good condition, done less than 40,000 miles. Gawd knows how I'd get it delivered though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 How would this work with a UK car? And how much are you looking for??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 How would this work with a UK car? And how much are you looking for??!! They're the same, aren't they? After all, the US spec ones MVP sell are regularly fitted in J-specs. I'd want £350 for it. Plus delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 So it turned out your piston rings are knackered then mate? Mine smoked like yours, on idling, but i put it down to really knackered turbo oil seals. mmm, i wonder ... Yep, I had a horrible sneaky feeling it was this. There's never been any boost problems only an ever gradual build up of smoke on tickover. However, the tubbies have been refurbed, the injectors cleaned, oil filter moved, new pads at the front, new pipes here and there, new stem seals ready to go in, reskimmed head, new shims etc etc etc plus now, new short motor needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jspec and UK Bottom ends are identical to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 They're the same, aren't they? After all, the US spec ones MVP sell are regularly fitted in J-specs. I'd want £350 for it. Plus delivery Any pics at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jspec and UK Bottom ends are identical to each other. Cheers mate - I'm a bit of a technotwat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 They're the same, aren't they? After all, the US spec ones MVP sell are regularly fitted in J-specs. I'd want £350 for it. Plus delivery Can I ask a few questions? Where has the block come from? Crashed car? If so, front ender or just from a rebuild? Why was the engine slit in the first place? What condition was the engine in prior te being removed? Was it running before it was removed? Any smoking? Any more info greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Any pics at all? I can take some if you like. Want do you want pics of specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yep, I had a horrible sneaky feeling it was this. There's never been any boost problems only an ever gradual build up of smoke on tickover. However, the tubbies have been refurbed, the injectors cleaned, oil filter moved, new pads at the front, new pipes here and there, new stem seals ready to go in, reskimmed head, new shims etc etc etc plus now, new short motor needed! Im hoping i dont have the same problem with mine then. It used to smoke a bit, every now and again on tickover, after a bit of driving. I then took the cat off, and it was terrible, smoked all the time, and ALOT of it. Someone (Chris Wilson on here i think) diagnosed it, online, as the turbo seals, so i put the cat back on and it cured the problem, it only smoked now and again on tickover after driving, like it used to. It was like that until i took it off the road to change from twins, to a single, i hope it doesnt smoke like fook when i start it up You've got me worried now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jake... if ellis dont want it i will have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jake... if ellis dont want it i will have it. I may be interested too, will let you know in about a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 You've got me worried now! Don't panic mate - its only money!!! I was hoping mine was only tubby seals but alas the bill grows day by day! How much can I get for a kidney and a 14 year old son??!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Jake - I'm very interested mate - obviously I just need to get a few questions answered and I think we might be able to sort something out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Ok ill take third dibs then:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Don't panic mate - its only money!!! I was hoping mine was only tubby seals but alas the bill grows day by day! How much can I get for a kidney and a 14 year old son??!! I know mate, but ive just spent about 3.5k on mine now. Plus ive been off work ill for the last 2months, without sickpay, so have lost over 4k in pay, for funnily enough, kidney problems, so i cant sell one of mine, as its the only one working properly at the moment so needless to say, im a lil low on fundies. I may give you some £ for your kindey though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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