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Old 02-09-2012, 08:52 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok so the engine i got shipped to me is defective compression is not rite. Good thing its warrenty. ok now im in search of a engine car-parts & ebay are asking for to much. any alternative sites?
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Old 02-09-2012, 12:11 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Where did you get the other motor from, can I ask what price, and what all do you need, short or long block?
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Not really any other easy place to look except local junk yards.

Found this:
http://www.automotix.net/usedengines...e66b&seq_num=4
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I payed 1450 shipped for an engine with 16k and compression was bad. company was called lkq never again. just found one with 36k $1150 roll over accident ran before pulled out. thanks guys for your help
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LKQ just pulls from junkyards, did they not have another to replace it?
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LKQ just pulls from junkyards, did they not have another to replace it?
Apparently not and i wasnt going to sit and wait
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Gotcha. It was a long block yes?

KIA has complete long block rebuilt ones for about 3k now. FYI.

Or are you rebuilding on with other internals?
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Be nice to take the leap and get some Genny/Eclipse internals >_<
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