whoislikeGod:
Please experts in the house I need your advice.
Of recent my Camry v6 xle 1998 model engine got knocked. I want to buy a direct Belgium engine to replace the old one, since they don't allow one to open the engine as to have a look of the inside before buying; how do I know a good sound one with standard crankshaft and metals intact. Thanks in anticipation.

whoislikeGod:
OK, autologic I intend buying it at Onitsha. hopefully month end. I don't want to make any mistake. 130k is not easy for me to bring out now. again which is best, aluminium cast or iron cast engine. advice please.

whoislikeGod:
Please experts in the house I need your advice.
Of recent my Camry v6 xle 1998 model engine got knocked. I want to buy a direct Belgium engine to replace the old one, since they don't allow one to open the engine as to have a look of the inside before buying; how do I know a good sound one with standard crankshaft and metals intact. Thanks in anticipation.

connkg:
Sorry to come in at a tangent...

How do you know the interior of this clean-looking toks? Things like mileage covered, age, condition of its timing belt?

This engine arrived in its true state (no washing)

Things to look out for that would tell you if engine is high mileage or defective.

1. Oil leaks: check seals at cam and crankshaft areas, check valve cover seal, check (honda) Vtech solenoid areas. Any oil leaks in those areas is a sign engine is high mileage.

2. Colour of certain parts: 1.Dip stick: If metal, should be shiny like it's original production colour, if dark, it shows past user poorly maintain engine.

2: Inside valve cover: in some engines allow visual access to the camshafts from the top cover, engines with clean shiny inner parts are a yes, and those that are dark and sludgy on the inside are a NO NO.

3. Tags: timing belt replacement interval tags can help you guess the mileage of an engine, if the tag is there and engine is a v6 engine is over 120k miles, if it's a 4cylinder engine is over 100k.

4. Replacement parts: if water pump looks cleaner than engine then engine is over 100k miles if starter motor has been replaced it is possible engine was used as a taxi

5.engine oil level and colour: engine oil at the right mark with good colour tells a lot about oil burn and state of the engine.

6, oil smell: that one you will need to sniff a lot of oil to undastand.

7.coolant colour: pink yes omi! NO NO

8.engine compression: no one will allow you use any fancy tools on their engines, let a lone see the spark plugs, but you are alowed to turn the engine using a wheel spanner to get a good perspective of the amount of compression engine has.

9. Head gasket: Graphite NO metal type YES

10.Cracks and dents: when off loading engines are severely damaged in some cases, and if you do not look well you find out after engine is started that it either leaks oil, coolant or air

11. Wrong engine: it might look like your engine but will not fit in the bay. It might fit in the bay but might not start, it might start but might throw a code, ensure you know your exact engine model and number, even when you think you know it, engines from asia and America most times are not the same and will require modifications before they function properly.

12. Sniff: if it looks too good it might have been washed, so sniff and smell if you smell kerosine or petrol then nah appearance you wan buy.

I could go on and on.........

Pay a mechanic well to inspect properly from a selection of engines before paying for one, if you have no technical know how, every thing I have listed here can be manipulated and you are left with lemonade

GAZZUZZ:




This engine arrived in its true state (no washing)

Things to look out for that would tell you if engine is high mileage or defective.

1. Oil leaks: check seals at cam and crankshaft areas, check valve cover seal, check (honda) Vtech solenoid areas. Any oil leaks in those areas is a sign engine is high mileage.

2. Colour of certain parts: 1.Dip stick: If metal, should be shiny like it's original production colour, if dark, it shows past user poorly maintain engine.

2: Inside valve cover: in some engines allow visual access to the camshafts from the top cover, engines with clean shiny inner parts are a yes, and those that are dark and sludgy on the inside are a NO NO.

3. Tags: timing belt replacement interval tags can help you guess the mileage of an engine, if the tag is there and engine is a v6 engine is over 120k miles, if it's a 4cylinder engine is over 100k.

4. Replacement parts: if water pump looks cleaner than engine then engine is over 100k miles if starter motor has been replaced it is possible engine was used as a taxi

5.engine oil level and colour: engine oil at the right mark with good colour tells a lot about oil burn and state of the engine.

6, oil smell: that one you will need to sniff a lot of oil to undastand.

7.coolant colour: pink yes omi! NO NO

8.engine compression: no one will allow you use any fancy tools on their engines, let a lone see the spark plugs, but you are alowed to turn the engine using a wheel spanner to get a good perspective of the amount of compression engine has.

9. Head gasket: Graphite NO metal type YES

10.Cracks and dents: when off loading engines are severely damaged in some cases, and if you do not look well you find out after engine is started that it either leaks oil, coolant or air

11. Wrong engine: it might look like your engine but will not fit in the bay. It might fit in the bay but might not start, it might start but might throw a code, ensure you know your exact engine model and number, even when you think you know it, engines from asia and America most times are not the same and will require modifications before they function properly.

12. Sniff: if it looks too good it might have been washed, so sniff and smell if you smell kerosine or petrol then nah appearance you wan buy.

I could go on and on.........

Pay a mechanic well to inspect properly from a selection of engines before paying for one, if you have no technical know how, every thing I have listed here can be manipulated and you are left with lemonade

whoislikeGod:
112
13281-0A010
3 98 F
My engine metal number is the figures above, the first mechanic that checked my engine on the road as the point where it get knocked after looking at the metal said is 010(crankshaft reduced) while the second mechanic I called to assess the engine at my house where I pack the car after showing him the metal said is STANDARD crankshaft. please I want to know the grade of my crankshaft based on the numbers I display above, Am confused here. the engine knock i had was as a result of water leakage which caused the overheating till the engine knock down on my way unknown to me, while driving i was busy looking on my time neglecting my temperature . I just bought the car from a friend. I've concluded on buying another engine. pencil light xle 1998 model. thanks

GAZZUZZ:





7.coolant colour: pink yes omi! NO NO

honmusa:

Bros leave story ,pay a mechanic to look for engine for you before before you get more confused cos I no even understand you again if it is crankshaft you want buy or engine .

honmusa:

Bros leave story ,pay a mechanic to look for engine for you before before you get more confused cos I no even understand you again if it is crankshaft you want buy or engine .

Hon I confuse pass you