RS on side of freeway(395 S)
 

southbound 395 over by the kietzke/virginia exit I saw a broken down 2.5 blue w/ black wheels. it had a red paper/sticker by the windshield and I thought I hope it doesnt get towed. I guess what I am trying to say is I was sad to see that.

Thanks. =/

It will be getting towed soon.

What happened?

I was just cruisin to work, in the slow lane and my car starts decelerating pretty quickly. The tach needle starts twitching as I slow down. I shifted down once and it did that fine, but nothing would happen when I gave it gas. Then it wouldn't start. I don't know what's wrong. I'm not really that much of a gearhead. Hopefully once we tow it here in a few minutes, we can figure out how bad it is or isn't.

I'm sure you know, but just in case, make sure they use a flatbed to tow it.

Hope it's nothing expensive.

good I am glad it will be towed so nothing happens to it(ie.. vandalized overnight or gets hit)

Cranking it, it seems like it may be down on compression... Cranks fast. Maybe timing belt issue... I haven't really had time to get deep into it, but I will this afternoon.

Alright mang. I REALLY appreciate it.

I've got my fingers crossed and hoping it's nothing serious Jonny.

Doesn't sound like it.

STI swap!!

Sorry about the news btw.

Looks like a timing belt issue. Compression in cylinder #2 is only 40psi... no bueno. Belt possibly jumped or lost a tooth or who knows... I'll find out soon! Gonna start tearing!

WELL! Belt snapped! There's teeth missing from multiple spots around the belt, (which *could* be due to the gears flopping around on it after it lost tension) and burnt up belt residue all over the inside of the cover.

I'll slap a new belt and tensioner on there in the AM (checked all the other pulleys, everything looks/feels fine) and check everything out to make sure there's nothing else. Should be good tho.

Ow, no interference, I hope.

Thats what I was thinking....*crosses findgers*

Sounds like good news Cory.

Hey Jonny, worst case scenrio, WRX swap?

I'm almost positive that is an interference engine... Only the pre-1997s SOHC engines were non-interference.

Hope it only skipped a couple teeth and nothing crashed into each other.

See, I thought the phase 1 DOHC 2.5 was interference, and the phase 2 SOHC 2.5 was not. I'll be slaping a belt on it soon as it shows up, and rechecking comression to be sure everything's okay tho.

Yes. There is a corner in the back of my mind that wants my motor to be done. I've got the NA bluuues. :lol:

I'm just going by Wikipedia... It may be wrong.

Hmm... I'm not 100% positive either... I'll definitely be checking compression after I get it turning again.

Edit: Just heard back from Jeremy. He said it IS interference...

WOW. So... that sounds like it's gonna suck.

Jer said essentially, that he's seen his fair share of "lucky ones" that didn't have any engine damage with a broken belt, so it's worth putting on a new belt and checking the compression. If everything looks good, ship it! If there's valve damage, down there they usually just yank the heads and replace the valves, OR you could just get a whole new motor. Depends on which one turns out cheaper tho.

I just got the parts, so I'm gonna log off and slap her together real quick! I'll keep you updated!

You guys are scaring me, maybe I should get mine done too as I also have an 00 rs (for those of you who didnt know).

Somehow, I've had one of those "lucky failures"... not that any failure is lucky, but I had the passenger intake cam sprocket bolt shear off and my motor grinded to a halt... no valve damage. The valves happened to snap shut on the intake cam, and everything else stayed timed until the motor stopped. :eek:

Yeah, that was nuts.

http://www.hooptywagon.com/img/DSCN0106.JPG

:lol: :cool: :eek:

Shit... Cylinders 1 and 2 are around 165psi. Cylinders 3 and 4 are between 0 and 5. Doesn't even read on my gauge. Crap.

Crap!

You sure about those cylinder numbers? Sounds like bent valves on both sides of the motor? :(

Was that me saying "fuck you Aaron" for taking a picture of me right after my 4 day old motor had just died while my way back to Reno?

:mad:

You know I love ya, cupcake.

Yeah, it was. It was also after I got the call going "the motor's dead, i need a tow" and we got the fun of getting that thing on the damn truck :D

I'm glad that particular one ended up being minimal........I just wish what came afterwards went as well :(

Welp, I have AWESOME parents. I wouldn't be here without em. I know thats corny but they are the ones who are always there when I need help.

So with that, it's looking like I'm going to try and find a stock WRX motor. If anybody would like to assist me in the search, that would be nice.

What do you think Cory?

P.S. I just put that stupid header on!

swap that mofo!!

A clean snap at low RPM is what can save valves as the spring tension forces all valves to minimal extension. Or a couple teeth that just make it run terrible so you stop before a big slip.

Many missing teeth and a big slip especially on the drive shaft is the killer.

Give Paul a call at DB Tuned. Last time I was in the shop, saw a couple motors that he was building. Paul is good people and backs his work up.


Just called Paul while typing this. He has all the fixins (sp?) for a 2.5 at the shop just give hime the call. And he adds that 2.0 liters are for bitchs. Ok he may be currently off his meds but he'll do you good.

Haha, I can't go that big.

Yep, I'm sure. BOTH sides. SUXORZ!

John, if you wanna swap it, anything that I can do, I'm down for! I don't know how far my shop will let me go, as far as changing the wiring and whatnot, but I'm TOTALLY in!

Alright. Well my mammy said to find a motor ASAP. I don't really know where to start, and I want to make sure I don't get crap. I'll call that guy I guess and see what's up.

For a swap, I'll volunteer to pick up the engine with my truck.
P.S. If it's from Paul.

P.S. Would your parents like to adopt a 27 year old black guy? 'Cause if so, I'll go outside and blow my motor up RIGHT NOW!!! :lol:

LOL. I'm just glad they like me enough to do things like this for me. I'm fairly fond of them myself :lol: I don't want it to sound like "mommy and daddy" are buying me a motor. They are just paying for me up front.

Left a message at DB.

He's well tuning at the moment. I'll bug him to call you back...

...he was under a car but he'll call you back ASAP.

Yes you should... I have Moose's car here as well, (98 RS) and his water pump siezed and *almost* threw the belt! :eek: Lucky for him, everything stayed timed tho, so all I've gotta do is replace the pump, belt, tensioner, and a couple of the noisy idlers, and he should be okay.

Bad week for RS owners... Shit, makes me wanna go check out MY car!

Cory if you arent allowed to do it at Nissan your more than welcome to use the garage.

Maybe a SECCS BBQ + Motor swap??

I like sex bbq's.

[Borat] We make SECCSy time, Yes? [/Borat]

Cory's got dibs already, but I've got a 2.0L shortblock, and some semi-bare WRX heads in my garage, not to mention a stock WRX turbo & exhaust, ECU, and other bits if you want to come by and scavenge for what you need for a swap.

You gots PM Jon.

Fuckin hell, my brain is all backwards now. Thanks for nothin guys. jay kay jay kay.

Cory, give me a holler when you have time.

http://www.garagetuning.com/
http://www.eastcoastswappers.com/

Either one should be willing to merge just the harness for you too. So basically you can have the swap be plug and play.