Engine replacement project
Posted: March 3rd, 2004, 4:11 pm
'94 DOHC 1.6L turned 140k the other day...body is in too good of shape to just kick this paid-off car to the curb. Problem is I am getting the dreaded blue smoke when starting in temps of 20-40 deg F.
The exhaust also contains what looks like soot/oil in the vapor drops. Yup...I am imaging valves - visually checked the head gasket and found some oil/dirt on an otherwise clean valve cover.
So, I am considering buying a rebuilt engine of same type. Anything to look out for? You know, the questions I don't yet know to ask! Thanks for any guidance.
The exhaust also contains what looks like soot/oil in the vapor drops. Yup...I am imaging valves - visually checked the head gasket and found some oil/dirt on an otherwise clean valve cover.
So, I am considering buying a rebuilt engine of same type. Anything to look out for? You know, the questions I don't yet know to ask! Thanks for any guidance.