[crock89]

crock89's journey! hands on motor work in progress

So this thread guys and gals was only made to give you an idea of the work that I personally have to do to get this beast running again. If I choose to go low compression this will be the thread to check out. If I go with a polished head this is were to look at. Can I say soon to be Turbo ready? I just wont stop disclaimer: wing zero stay out of my threads. So as many of you guys know I'm always mobile so I can't upload pics but I can on MySpace mobile so keep checking back! Its an adventure every day with crock89! J's My Mobile Photos Photo Album - MySpace Photos

 

[justinadams]

i think i love you crock. you opened the engine. is that a timing chain or belt?

 

[elecblue06]

the lowest compression i would say is to run 9.5 or so .. i'm a fan for running higher compression (not higher then stock) and a good ass tune.. as it'll provide a better powerband and faster spool

 

[xSilverX9x]

Dang dude, you took the whole front end of the car off (bumper & supports, radiator)...

 

[crock89]

Timing chain!!!!!! Looks like a piece of cake to take off the passenger side motor mount. Also the long bolt from the front and rear. Just needs to be jacked up. I believe there's 6 screws that hold the timing chain cover in place. I want to Just take the easy way out and pop a pin from the chainlink like I have done on motorcycles buuuuuuut I'm going to play it safe 4 pics are up you can see the timing chain on the cams

 

[crock89]

Great info rite here guys. Kia really is smart the front support only has 8 screws 4 on each side. Now the whole headlight housing radiator Is one big plastic part that is hold down by 4 bolts damn amazing just comes rite off so there's easy access. To the motor and a lot of space. I can literally rip off the motor and slide it out forward by my self.

Dang dude, you took the whole front end of the car off (bumper & supports, radiator)...

 

[hazmat]

dang man. so what was the problem with it??

 

[justinadams]

Nothing wrong with it. He's tuning it up to be a beast.

 

[SubtleStyle]

So this thread guys and gals was only made to give you an idea of the work that I personally have to do to get this beast running again.

Pretty sure there is something wrong with it. I forget what thread it was but a few days ago he stated his engine locked up and the car wouldn't start. It sounds like Kia wouldn't cover it under warranty.

 

[justinadams]

Oh. Oops

 

[crock89]

Yea I will get into details later as far as I know I'm guessing 4 bent valves just looking at the lifters

 

[justinadams]

fun

 

[hazmat]

oh how fun! i know all too well from bending and dropping valves... as well with about everything else... my friends drive like nuts and expect me to fix it..

 

[gripphard]

do you do a leak down test first or the KIA dealer?

Yea I will get into details later as far as I know I'm guessing 4 bent valves just looking at the lifters

 

[ryude]

I vote high compression (12.0-13.0) on 93 octane tune with stage 3 cams and valve springs/retainers revving to 8500!!!

Would be amazing, but the more practical build is low compression around 9.8:1 and throw some boost on it.

 

[tmccorkel]

Sorry about your bad luck. Fortunately, everyone can learn from your experiences..

On another note, how do you guys feel about a plastic core support? I know our cars have superior crash ratings, but how well is that thing going to hold up in a front-end collision?

 

[jarret_g]

Sorry about your bad luck. Fortunately, everyone can learn from your experiences..

On another note, how do you guys feel about a plastic core support? I know our cars have superior crash ratings, but how well is that thing going to hold up in a front-end collision?

*****

 

[MFury]

Sorry about your bad luck. Fortunately, everyone can learn from your experiences..

On another note, how do you guys feel about a plastic core support? I know our cars have superior crash ratings, but how well is that thing going to hold up in a front-end collision?

The crash tests tested just that. And it got a great rating, so not sure what you are actually asking...

 

[Aidensgrand]

The crash tests tested just that. And it got a great rating, so not sure what you are actually asking...

uuhh ya no kidding...

crock i give you total props. i would never even think about taking my car apart cuz i probably forget how to put it back together goodluck

 

[PharaohKoup]

it will be interesting to see if anyone else who got the timing advance tune ends up having the same issue.