3000GT/Stealth International Message Center - View Single Post - 92 SL with blown engine

stephenson · 02-19-2008, 02:07 PM

1stStealthN/A,

Thanks - after running it, again, rod knock - she's a goner!

I was looking at buying a JDM - lots of warnings on failures to get a "good" engine - is there any company that is stone cold reliable, even if a bit more expensive, to ensure an engine that really is in the 40-50K mile range, vice some of the horror stories? Also, are they available with transmissions, too? Is this a good idea - if nothing else, for space parts?

I agree - I think oil pump inspection and replacement probably a great idea - it there a chance it is the cause of so many spun bearings on these engines?

Also reasonable to pull pan and check the bearing tolerances and condition - I think I'll do this if I go the JDM route.

Any advice on pulling engine? I was considering pulling trans and engine and checking clutch at the same time - could check everything else and doesn't look much harder than pulling engine ...

Thanks!!

02-19-2008, 02:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
stephenson Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: 92 SL with blown engine - huge CLATTER! 1stStealthN/A, Thanks - after running it, again, rod knock - she's a goner! I was looking at buying a JDM - lots of warnings on failures to get a "good" engine - is there any company that is stone cold reliable, even if a bit more expensive, to ensure an engine that really is in the 40-50K mile range, vice some of the horror stories? Also, are they available with transmissions, too? Is this a good idea - if nothing else, for space parts? I agree - I think oil pump inspection and replacement probably a great idea - it there a chance it is the cause of so many spun bearings on these engines? Also reasonable to pull pan and check the bearing tolerances and condition - I think I'll do this if I go the JDM route. Any advice on pulling engine? I was considering pulling trans and engine and checking clutch at the same time - could check everything else and doesn't look much harder than pulling engine ... Thanks!!