My Sable 2005 MR2 - shnazzle

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shnazzle

#50
February 19, 2016, 15:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "StuC"Won't insure because?
No idea. And they have no alternative insurers in their books that would take it on.
Makes it seem like I'm putting in a jet engine. Mind, they'd insure the Celica... Bit confused.
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StuC

#51
February 19, 2016, 16:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Will flux sort you out?
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Jrichards20

#52
February 19, 2016, 16:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
So is it your circumstances, or are they adverse to providing insurance on all engine swaps in 2s?
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1979scotte

#53
February 19, 2016, 18:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
They made my life difficult when i went turbo.
Told them i would cancel and go to flux.
They sorted me out in the end but flux proved to be cheaper at renewal.
Dont seem to like mods that add substansal power.
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CrazySX

#54
February 19, 2016, 22:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Shnazzle,  did u buy a boomslang for the emanage or make a loom urself using the ebay plugs?

shnazzle

#55
February 19, 2016, 22:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "StuC"Will flux sort you out?
Nope! They couldn't even give me a quote for the Celica! So not even going to ask about mr2+2zz
Quote from: "Jrichards20"So is it your circumstances, or are they adverse to providing insurance on all engine swaps in 2s?
Not sure, starting to think it's me
Quote from: "1979scotte"They made my life difficult when i went turbo.
Told them i would cancel and go to flux.
They sorted me out in the end but flux proved to be cheaper at renewal.
Dont seem to like mods that add substansal power.
So that's CK and Flux out. Hopefully Greenlight can be friendly. They couldn't give me a competitive quote for the 2 last time  s:( :( s:(

Starting to think this is going to be a showstopper  s:( :( s:(
Quote from: "CrazySX"Shnazzle,  did u buy a boomslang for the emanage or make a loom urself using the ebay plugs?
I bought the emanage with the Boomslang. Makes life much easier
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StuC

#56
February 20, 2016, 00:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Others have 2zz swap insurance.  What is it about you that is making this so hard?  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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shnazzle

#57
February 20, 2016, 07:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "StuC"Others have 2zz swap insurance.  What is it about you that is making this so hard?  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
Because I'm a dirty foreigner taking your jobs and tax money hahaha
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Lee H

#58
February 20, 2016, 09:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Try Brentacre, just got my renewal through and same as last year on my engine swapped car. They also insured my 2ZZ for the month I had it. I have a dreadful postcode as well.
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shnazzle

#59
February 20, 2016, 10:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Problem solved. I'll be back with Greenlight as of 17/03  s:) :) s:)  They beat Chris Knott's renewal quote... WITH 2zz!! How crazy is that?
Good times.
Remember now why I loved being with Greenlight
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Topdownman

#60
February 20, 2016, 10:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Glad you have got it sorted.

I was surprised you were struggling with the celica though as that is a standard car, its usually only when you start the bigger mods that the companies get twitchy.

Running the celica for a bit makes good sense so you not only feel confident about it but can decide if its power delivery is going to be right for what you are looking for.

It looks like it is just a case of talking to every company if you have power mods as sometimes they want your business and other times they dont seem to want it!
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shnazzle

#61
February 21, 2016, 08:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It is surprising that I got a "no quote" on the Celica from Flux. Said because the car was so cheap and the area I live in is quite densely populated... REALLY?? My estate is a no-through-road area on the edge of small town in Northumberland.... What the hell

Anyway. As the head wasn't rebuilt as part of the engine rebuild I'm pricing up some new components. Might be an excuse to go "Jawor" on this with some upgraded cams and valve springs.
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ColleyV8

#62
February 21, 2016, 09:00 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Do the cams make a big difference, mine are in good nick but if the performance difference is large, I could change them?
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shnazzle

#63
February 21, 2016, 09:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "ColleyV8"Do the cams make a big difference, mine are in good nick but if the performance difference is large, I could change them?
After reading my dream thread that is Jawor's Reader's Ride, I did some further research and he does seem to have it spot on in that the stage 2 piper cams should be mated with some firmer valve springs (he used Eibach). So it's a bit more work all in all, but it does seem to be worth it.
His seems to go like an absolute rocket.
However, there's also quite a difference in profile between the Crower, Piper and stock. Price is a factor as well of course with cams being another 350ish added to the bill.

But it's not like it's a part-job is it? Once you replace cams and valve springs, I guess you need stronger valves, and then seats, shims, guides, etc etc.
But the thing is, its not much cheaper for stock parts so if I'm going to rebuild... Seems silly to then put stock stuff in.
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shnazzle

#64
February 21, 2016, 09:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I can see that I'm going to have to start considering remortgaging the house haha
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1979scotte

#65
February 21, 2016, 13:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Cant you sell the kids or at a push maybe Helen?
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shnazzle

#66
February 21, 2016, 13:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Kids. Definitely kids. Unfortunately most people have the sense to shy away from that purchase.

I guess I can make it as expensive as I like. Or just leave it and rebuild at 60k or something. Gives time to build a stock of parts. Just means the whole damn engine has to come out again
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shnazzle

#67
February 21, 2016, 15:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Started stripping the Celica to find cause of leakages while Helen added coolant (only needed about 200ml), oil and changed spark plugs.

Noticed only much later that the spark plugs wore unevenly in pairs.


Almost looks like one bank is running rich while the other is lean.

From stripping the Celica we're about 70% sure we're not even going to bother insuring the Celica. Just use it as a platform to see how the engine runs and revs. Maybe try the gearbox and on some private land nearby.
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ColleyV8

#68
February 22, 2016, 15:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"But it's not like it's a part-job is it? Once you replace cams and valve springs, I guess you need stronger valves, and then seats, shims, guides, etc etc.
But the thing is, its not much cheaper for stock parts so if I'm going to rebuild... Seems silly to then put stock stuff in.

Makes sense, mines almost new, will go take some photos seeing as thought the sun decided to come out today, will keep the existing cams for now, probably no more than 5-8 hp gain anyway, from what I've read the 2ZZ has a fantastic flowing head and cams already

Cheers and good luck with the build
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manos3003

#69
February 22, 2016, 21:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
2zz-ing your ride too, sir? Nice one, keep us informed!   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
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shnazzle

#70
February 22, 2016, 21:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"2zz-ing your ride too, sir? Nice one, keep us informed!   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
It certainly is looking that way. Helen's very disappointed as she'll be missing out on tinkering with a new toy. But she is keen on using the Celica to practice some things on. Even welding!

Now I'm running laps in my head with all the options.
It all depends on the state of the engine.
Worst case, it's a scrapper. Best case, it's a service and a drop-in.
In the middle is that it requires some work.. Which is where my head is doing overtime now in looking at uprated vs stock parts.
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manos3003

#71
February 22, 2016, 21:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"
Quote from: "manos3003"2zz-ing your ride too, sir? Nice one, keep us informed!   s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:    s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:
It certainly is looking that way. Helen's very disappointed as she'll be missing out on tinkering with a new toy. But she is keen on using the Celica to practice some things on. Even welding!

Now I'm running laps in my head with all the options.
It all depends on the state of the engine.
Worst case, it's a scrapper. Best case, it's a service and a drop-in.
In the middle is that it requires some work.. Which is where my head is doing overtime now in looking at uprated vs stock parts.


Any issues noted on the donor powertrain?
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shnazzle

#72
February 22, 2016, 22:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Yes. A few.
Murky coolant, two of spark plugs show soot, I've never seen it run due to a fuel pump issue, and oil was just below minimum line haha

Aside from that, it's all good hahaha
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manos3003

#73
February 23, 2016, 08:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"Yes. A few.
Murky coolant, two of spark plugs show soot, I've never seen it run due to a fuel pump issue, and oil was just below minimum line haha

Aside from that, it's all good hahaha

Seems healthy as a horse (1, not all 190 of them)   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Murky coolant = Head gasket? I'd start there at least

Soot can be the cause of misfires, but ultimately not the root cause of the problem. Maybe you need to have a look at the air/fuel ratio when it's actually running.

Fuel pump isn't very expensive to replace.

Oil, you could do with a top-up.

Simples!   s:D :D s:D
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shnazzle

#74
February 23, 2016, 10:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "manos3003"
Quote from: "shnazzle"Yes. A few.
Murky coolant, two of spark plugs show soot, I've never seen it run due to a fuel pump issue, and oil was just below minimum line haha

Aside from that, it's all good hahaha

Seems healthy as a horse (1, not all 190 of them)   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

Murky coolant = Head gasket? I'd start there at least

Soot can be the cause of misfires, but ultimately not the root cause of the problem. Maybe you need to have a look at the air/fuel ratio when it's actually running.

Fuel pump isn't very expensive to replace.

Oil, you could do with a top-up.

Simples!   s:D :D s:D

Yup. Head gasket is my guess. Especially as oil was low as well. So that's an easy fix with the block out, but just need to hope no damage was done.

I suspect misfires are indeed the cause of the sooty plugs simply because they had no other deposits/oil on them. I wish I could get the full freeze frame data so that I could see what the LTFT and STFT was at the time the codes came up.

Oil has been topped up and fuel pump (10 quid) should arrive today  s:) :) s:)
Hopefully that'll get the car to at least run. Then I can charge the battery up a bit and do a compression test. Not enough power left in the battery at the minute to crank it for a compression test.
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