Supposed JDM engine aquired but?

[icrman]

So far the exhaust port flanges have some nice clear silicon rtv on them, looks like the water pump the same, as well as the heads.
So when I go talk to the outfit that sold it to me on monday what should I say?

I'm gona say who ever worked on the thing didn't know a thing about what they were doing for one.
Looking for more advise. Thanks

[dscoobydoo]

You might want to explain the BUT part.
Reading this I have NO IDEA what the problem is or may be.

[icrman]

The problem is you never install a head with RTV silicone on the gasket. And who would ever use clear RTV on an exhaust flange gasket? They will all surely leak. That is the problem.

[Legacy777]

Was this a rebuilt engine? How did things turn out?

[icrman]

Took it back, down graded to a 2.0 for $100 less. The 2.0 looks way better condition wise, will know for sure when I check it out better.
It wasn't supposed to be a rebuilt, just another JDM deal that was tossed into a shipping container I suppose. Who ever last worked on it didn't know alot. Maybe it was a takeout they did too, who knows for sure.

[Legacy777]

Ok, well at least it sounds like you got one that is going to be better off for you.

[mike-tracy]

What engine was the original one supposed to be? Also was this from Foreign Engines in Lynnwood? I've always wanted to pay them a visit.

[icrman]

What engine was the original one supposed to be? Also was this from Foreign Engines in Lynnwood? I've always wanted to pay them a visit.

No not from them, they wanted $895 for a 2.0, this was in Auburn. Did a leakdown test today
#1 is 0% not a sound scary stuff, #3 is 5%, #2 is 17%, #4 is 0% and not a sound, looks good so far, not a roller cam, and shows a little wear on cam, pretty clean inside. Doing the cam seals and pump so far.

[chochocho]

What engine was the original one supposed to be? Also was this from Foreign Engines in Lynnwood? I've always wanted to pay them a visit.

No not from them, they wanted $895 for a 2.0, this was in Auburn. Did a leakdown test today
#1 is 0% not a sound scary stuff, #3 is 5%, #2 is 17%, #4 is 0% and not a sound, looks good so far, not a roller cam, and shows a little wear on cam, pretty clean inside. Doing the cam seals and pump so far.

is your leakdown test results pretty normal for a jdm motor?

[icrman]

What engine was the original one supposed to be? Also was this from Foreign Engines in Lynnwood? I've always wanted to pay them a visit.

No not from them, they wanted $895 for a 2.0, this was in Auburn. Did a leakdown test today
#1 is 0% not a sound scary stuff, #3 is 5%, #2 is 17%, #4 is 0% and not a sound, looks good so far, not a roller cam, and shows a little wear on cam, pretty clean inside. Doing the cam seals and pump so far.

is your leakdown test results pretty normal for a jdm motor?

Not sure what would be considered normal for a JDM engine, the results are very good for any piston engine.
And much better than the first one I had and checked.

[Alphius]

17% on 2 seems a little high, but aside from that it looks good.

[icrman]

17% on 2 seems a little high, but aside from that it looks good.

Its way better than 30 or 40%, I'm happy with it, yeah wish they all were 0.