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Originally Posted by spatki1
...goes bad along with timing chain ...
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Last time, long ago, I was jobless when engine blew in my audi. Then I bought a wreck, got engine... These testin times, but every soul will be tested one way or other. Thks for your thoughts, and may God bless u too, richly.
Hittin piston depends how many teeth the chain happen to jump. If only one chain jumps, only its sprokets may be ruined. I'd still first open the chain 'box', and also rent scope peek into cylinders to see if any problems. That should be 'one hour' job (just guess, ? I really dont know). Just to exclude the 500$ repair possibility... Then decide.
If u get another engine, do compression tst. Next, there are some o-rings u should demand (and see for u self) to be changed: axle seals, crank seals 5$ ea. Six mths warranty would be ok. Also check axle boots and replace if cracks found (as axles have to be taken out anyway).
edit: the old engine has some value, problem for u is storage (?) also that junkyard doesnt pay too much... If I had similar car with crank or piston/compression -problem, I'd gladly pay 300$ to build myself a good engine. I suppose the engine lower part, VTC & valve lifters etc are still ok. Put an ad somewhere, lets hope smbdy is in need and calls next week...
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