i managed to destroy my 4age

[AE85coupe]

well not actually destroy it completely, just managed to run a bearing, i think a combination of a 4age with the km's getting up there and rather high compression caused the bearing to go

so yeah its a little bit gutting

so does anyone out there happen to have a real mint shortblock 16v for sale?

or i'm just gonna have to bite the bullet and rebuild the sucker (not fun when your a student and income is kinda lacking)

[itsamirage]

I think my mate has a 4age sittin in his garage, will ask him about it tomorrow and let ya know

[fuel]

Why go through all that trouble to replace a whole engine when all you need to do is replace the bearings and polish the crank, or at worst replace the crank?

[AE85coupe]

Why go through all that trouble to replace a whole engine when all you need to do is replace the bearings and polish the crank, or at worst replace the crank?

because there is a good chance the rings are getting tired, and without a doubt the crank will be $&#$%, and the rod (if you heard the car you would know what i mean)

so if i have to get crank, rods and rings, and bearing and then fully rebuild the thing, its gonna cost a shit load more than just buying a good block with good bottom end

bear in mind i'm a student, i do not have disposable income

[AE85coupe]

I think my mate has a 4age sittin in his garage, will ask him about it tomorrow and let ya know

thanks man

[itsamirage]

yup hes got one, 16v shortblock, it could possibly have water in it cos it sat outside for a wee while but he rekons it doesnt, its yours for $180(o.n.o) which is what it owes him, let me know what ya wanna do