B25 Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 This guy is offering me a KA24E with a blown head for $100. what should I do to make sure the engine is usable? I have heard that KA24E heads are pretty cheap, and people have them lying around, but I want to be sure I dont have a crap engine with loads of miles. what should I look for as a sign of an old, dead engine? thanks! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 There's a chance he doesn't know what is wrong with it and it could be just a head gasket. The most common thing with the KA is the timing chain. Single chain and plastic slack and tension side guides. There isn't a KA running around that doesn't have chunks of the old guide in the oil pan. Of course he could have totally blown it up too. Need more info... So does it run? If not, can you turn it over: is it seized? Is there coolant in the oil? Quote Link to comment
B25 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 thats what I needed, questions. I will ask him that stuff. Its possible it just needs a new gasket, because he didnt seem to understand when I asked him if it was the gasket or the head. I will update with more info when he gets back to me. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Well worst case the EFI stuff and the head is worth $100 if the crank has thrown a rod. Well you don't have to tell him what's wrong with it if you do find out. If the motor is out everything is suspect as you can't crank it over or maybe start it to listen to it. If running you can probably diagnose the problem or at least narrow it down. Quote Link to comment
B25 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 yeah the motor is out, and in a room in his house it sounds like, which would hint that it failed significantly enough for him to replace it or sell the car. Im waiting on him telling me exactly what happened to it. it isnt siezed though, which means I can try and turn it over. it still holds oil as well apparently. I will update in a min with more info. Quote Link to comment
H5WAGON Posted October 5, 2011 Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Complete with all sensors...wiring? If its all complete...I'd prob do it. Also there is a 240 at the Columbia yard for a possible good head....the motor is clean. Call me for more info....still have my number? Mike. Quote Link to comment
B25 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2011 Im gonna take a look at it on saturday and see whats what, yeah if it has all wiring and shit its a pretty good deal as long as it isnt cracked or something. I'll hit you up about that head mike! Quote Link to comment
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