2002 gt needs new engine and been sitting idle for 7 months. What to do?
#1
2002 gt needs new engine and been sitting idle for 7 months. What to do?
So my new edge mustang gt with 88k miles got hydrolocked about 7 months ago. It has been sitting in a climate controlled garage for all 7 months, with all its fluids while I shopped around for an engine and tried to decide if fixing it was worth the cost.
I can do the whole thing for under 2k, but the car has been problematic since I've gotten it. Previous owner rode it hard and we've had to replace suspension and other components. Biggest issue has been something in the fuel/electrical system where it would run rich and throw o2 sensor error codes no matter how we tried to chase it down. Mechanic claims that a new engine would fix these troubles.
Normally I would do the engine swap (invested a lot and like the car) but I can only afford only that and I'm leery of the effects from 7 months of stagnation and the running rich problem. Are these real concerns? Would appreciate any advice on what to do.
I can do the whole thing for under 2k, but the car has been problematic since I've gotten it. Previous owner rode it hard and we've had to replace suspension and other components. Biggest issue has been something in the fuel/electrical system where it would run rich and throw o2 sensor error codes no matter how we tried to chase it down. Mechanic claims that a new engine would fix these troubles.
Normally I would do the engine swap (invested a lot and like the car) but I can only afford only that and I'm leery of the effects from 7 months of stagnation and the running rich problem. Are these real concerns? Would appreciate any advice on what to do.
#2
Not sure how a new engine will fix 02 sensor problems or running rich problems.. the computer wont know its a new engine, and the sensor problems will remain.
If it hydro locked I assume you mean it leaked a bunch of coolant into the cylinder ? Or fuel maybe ?
Maybe you need a new mechanic a new head gasket or a new fuel pressure regulator.
If it hydro locked I assume you mean it leaked a bunch of coolant into the cylinder ? Or fuel maybe ?
Maybe you need a new mechanic a new head gasket or a new fuel pressure regulator.
#3
Thanks for your reply.
The hydrolock was due to some heavy rain. I guess he thought there was something with the wiring that would be replaced with a new engine...not sure.
Don't think its actually an 02 sensor issue, those were replaced numerous times.
The hydrolock was due to some heavy rain. I guess he thought there was something with the wiring that would be replaced with a new engine...not sure.
Don't think its actually an 02 sensor issue, those were replaced numerous times.
#4
Normally I would do the engine swap
What parts come with the replacement engine? Did you get to hear it run? Can you get the ecm with it?
#7
Nope...I had an SLT CAI. No compression test or oil, I wasn't around to deal with the car. Now It won't start, (maybe its a battery issue and I need to give it better charge).
Anyway, if you are implying that maybe there isn't a bottom end issue after all, I'm afraid to start it without draining and changing fluids.
Anyway, if you are implying that maybe there isn't a bottom end issue after all, I'm afraid to start it without draining and changing fluids.
#8
I'm afraid to start it without draining and changing fluids.
Good luck!
#10
he took the plugs out, cranked the engine and some water came out. Then he ran it and it knocked.
If there is much water at all in the engine-when you crank it over, the connecting rods bend or you blow the head off. I'd still start with the steps I listed above.