flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Cleaned your carb? Accel pump? And do you mean bellhousing, not mouth? You can swing complete single cam KAs here for less than $500. Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yes. Had it taken apart, cleaned, new gaskets and filter. Had it readjusted twice by two separate mechanics. I'm thinking low comp? Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Had all vacuum lines replaced, plugs, wires, rotor, etc. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Sounds like you dumped a lot of money on parts for no reason. Ouch. Have the timing checked? Run a compression test? Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Tell me about it, I only used a mechanic for items I'm sure I'll screw up like the carb and vacuum lines, had everything checked, rechecked, cleaned, so I'm looking into the only engine I can afford, this z24... I'm not sure, so hopefully I can get my two questions answered haha Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Bellhousing can be swapped. Yes. I don't know what the "mouth" is. I'm guessing you mean bellhousing. What is your other question? I'm having a hard time understanding between the auto correct and vague explanations. Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Nothing vague about the z24 mounts broken in half and asking if new ones can be welded on, not the transmission itself. Where the transmission mounts to the engine block itself. And two can a z20 dogleg handle the z24 power Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Why use the z24 mounts? Use the mounts you have from the Z20. The dogleg cannot handle the z24. I answered all of those already. Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 There are engine mounts trans mounts, and the bellhousing, the bell house connects to? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The bell housing connects to the engine-housing the clutch and flywheel. Your Z20 mounts will bolt perfectly to a Z24. Your transmission is the short dogleg. The dogleg cannot handle the torque the Z24 will put out. Without extra mods-you will need to find a short Z series trans. Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The engine housing, those are the mounts that are broken, I didn't know the name of it specifically. Can those be repaired? AKA welded if broken off.... Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The rubber part or the metal part? And you mean the mounts that bolt the engine to the crossmember? See-there's the vagueness I was mentioning. How did the metal mounts break? Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Maybe pics would help your cause? Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 The engine housing, those are the mounts that are broken, I didn't know the name of it specifically. Can those be repaired? AKA welded if broken off.... if you're talking about those metal pieces that bolt to the block then, you bolt the tranny to the block, i wouldn't risk rewelding them. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm so confused of how mounts could break?? If in an accident.... How the HELL could the vehicle be drivable, let alone the engine still running if the impact was so severe to brake mounts???? Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Never said the vehicle was drivable. Flatcat nothing was vague. I gave you all necessary info. Truck was in an accident and the engine housing mounts to the transmission broke can they be rewelded. Also can a z20 dogleg hand a z24. You gave an answer for one. No I need a new trans. An answer for the engine would be. Yes it can be welded or no it can't be welded. Don't have all the info since it's not my car. So I do not know how the accident happened, how fast he was going, where he was going, where it happened or why. But I do it it was an accident and mounts were broken. Thanks fatcat and mhub. I wasn't sure if it would be safe to weld new mounts or not. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Dude I am so confused still. How the hell did the "engine housing mounts to the transmission" break? Are you talking about the bellhousing? I'm lost. Pics if you want more help. Otherwise we can't help you. dogleg would hold up. Sure. But how long? What are the driving conditions for the vehicle? If it's a daily driver, sure it might do. Drop the clutch a few times and who knows? Simply put, I wouldn't weld anything. I'm not a fan of repairing serious damage. I would replace, if I were you. Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 My questions were answered already haha but.. I'm looking to buy a Z24 off this guy but the engine housing mounts (where the trans mounts to the engine block itself) are broken in half literally... The question was, Can I reweld them back on or weld new ones to the block so I can mount a transmission, The other question was can a Z20 dogleg handle a z24, Both answers were a no. It's a daily commuter to and from work, I use the highway for a 50 mile day venture to and from (25 there 25 back) SO basically.. Buy the engine but find a new block and transfer parts, is that what I'm assuming is best? Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Why not fix the current engine? Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm not sure what the hell these other guys are talking about ,, but of course you can weld the mounts ,, either the ones on the engine or the ones on the frame... I have done it many times , to fit engines in cars they didn`t come with originally.. just make sure they are clean and straight before you start ,,, no big deal.. Yes a dogleg 5speed will hold up behind a Z24 ,, they are known to be weak ,, but not so weak that it will fly apart if bigger engine is hooked to it,,,, it wont know the difference.. If you have big tires and peal out all the time the torque from the bigger engine might cause it to wear out quicker,, but that`s kinda up to your driving not the tranny.. And stock.. the Z24 no matter how you look at it has more torque and horsepower than a stock Z20 so why not change if you want to. Quote Link to comment
mhub91 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 I'm not sure what the hell these other guys are talking about ,, but of course you can weld the mounts ,, either the ones on the engine or the ones on the frame... I have done it many times That's not what he's saying, though. He said "where the engine mounts to the transmission" .... the bellhousing is busted ..... which sounds like bullshit to me. I've never heard of this..... Disregard the bellhousing and think of the engine mounts being busted...... HOW THE FUCK DOES THIS HAPPEN FROM AN ACCIDENT?!?!! Is everyone over looking this?!! If the impact was so severe to break thouse mounts I would almost guarantee there are more issues that just mounts.. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 You guys are soooo stuck on sematics but ,, YES !! you can weld anything that is made of metal ferrous or non-ferrous . who cares what broke them he is asking if you can weld them ,,,NOT why are my mounts broken. 1 Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Exactly my question, Can they be welded, Yes or no.. I don't know how it happened and I don't really care how it happened. It's not my engine yet, I'm looking to buy it.. So yes they can be welded and yes the z20 dogleg can handle a normal slow days drive matched to the z24? Or are we still stuck on trying to get an answer on how it happened? Because I have no Idea because I haven't asked the engine owner.. Nor do I really care how it happened. I just wanna know if it can be fixed. If you really need pictures I'll make sure he sends me the pictures Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Pictures would be the only thing that could possibly put a end to the debate ,, so posting some would help 1000%. 1 Quote Link to comment
alexmeans Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 http://tucson.craigslist.org/pts/3974772513.html Best I can do till he wakes the hell up and sends pics.. Quote Link to comment
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