Shifting Issues?

Hi,

No, it doesn't look normal. Wow, that did a lot of damage. Not being there makes it difficult, but I feel confident that it is done.

If you can, take a few pics of the other engine. Make sure you take it apart for inspection before using it.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Take care and hang in there.

Joe

Hi,

Looking at the pictures, if I had to guess, you had an oil pressure issue that led to bearing problems. Do you remember it knocking, ticking, or the oil light being on? I ask because the oil pick-up tube/screen looks corroded.

Let me know.

Joe

Hi,

If the engine was overheated and the oil light was on, you likely will have engine bearing damage. Plus, if it got hot enough, the cylinder head could be warped or the block.

I'm afraid to tell you to try fixing it because I don't know what has been damaged. By the time we have everything checked and tested, you would have been better off replacing it with a known good engine.

Does that make sense? I wish I had a better answer, but it doesn't feel right to me. There are simply too many variables.

Let me know your thoughts. I will do what I can to help in any way. I just don't want to direct you in the wrong direction. I hope you understand.

Take care,

Joe

Hi and welcome back.

First, I'm sorry to hear you are still having trouble. As far as installing a different type of engine, it is a total headache. Can it be done? Yes, it can, but be prepared. Mounts need to be modified which will likely include welding, the wiring harness will need to be replaced, and the donor vehicle PCM and TCM, if it has a TCM, will need to be installed into your vehicle. The engine vacuum hoses will need to be rerouted and changed. The fuel lines will need to be rerouted. The exhaust won't align. The list goes on and on.

You sound like too nice of a person. LOL, I wouldn't want to tell you it's easy. It is truly a nightmare to do and usually, there are one or two things' people can never get to work properly. Usually, it is emissions related and won't pass.

It would be easier to completely rebuild your engine. Actually, it would be less expensive to get a good OEM engine specific to your vehicle.

I'm here to help in any way I can, but this will really be a tough one to do online.

Let me know if that makes sense or if you have other questions. We need to get it running again, but this is one way I personally wouldn't recommend.

Take care,

Joe

Hi,

As far as vacuum schematics, I have one which I attached below. Now, the engine size is for a 1.8L which is the only one listed for this vehicle. Let me know if that is correct.

Next, if there is no spark, it won't run. Are you getting an RPM signal when cranking?

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.

Hi,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to know you got it figured out. One wire. It's it hard to believe how one simple wire can cause such a headache, but they do.

Regardless, take care of yourself. Feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe

Hi,

That is one I would run away from. If you add a turbo or supercharger, chances are the bottom of the engine won't last, especially if there are a lot of miles on the engine.

Joe