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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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I recently blew my engine on my 99 gs 400 the mechanic is installing the new engine any suggestions on the procedure or anything I should let the mechanic know that'll the help the process ?

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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 12:54 PM
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If he's taken on the task of installing the engine one would assume he knows what he's doing.
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 01:40 PM
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If he's taken on the task of installing the engine one would assume he knows what he's doing.
Your right but I've read alot of good info on here on this type of car. So I figured the cl specialist might have some insight
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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tell him not to **** it up
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by marshun
tell him not to **** it up
hahahaha Yeah not prejudging your mechanic's capability, but I would research any mechanic's history of work before I let them tackle on a rebuild/swap. There's too many mechanics out there with false confidence who don't know jack **** and end up leaving you with a bigger headache.
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 08:04 PM
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Swap out the timing belt and water pump?
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Just curious... How did the engine let go?
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Old Apr 29, 2015 | 11:59 PM
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+1 on doing the timing belt/water pump/other belts/spark plugs/etc before you install the new motor, as it's much easier to do with the engine out.
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:09 AM
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I got stock on a icy hill and the engine blew on me
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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just putting in a new engine
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by neelnaik
+1 on doing the timing belt/water pump/other belts/spark plugs/etc before you install the new motor, as it's much easier to do with the engine out.
So you saying I should change out these items as well
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by TheGringo
Just curious... How did the engine let go?
I got stuck on a icy hill in the snow she over heated I didn't notice till it was to late
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 08:10 AM
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Make sure it's installed right side up
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