ej22 rebuild... who??? how much??

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:59 am

The EJ20 would fit between the frame rails of the MY.

However Dave is contemplating a full engine rebuild, and at what it looks like costing him it's the best option for now. Especially since it all looks doable for less than the cost of that EJ20.

Dave has had more than his fair share of bad luck with the hatch, I beleive he's running gearbox #5 no less, and in the interest of long term reliability the rebuild is the better option. Not saying there's anything wrong with that EJ20, the only real problem in comparing it to the EJ22 rebuild is the fact that that EJ20 is an unknown.
I beleive this EJ22 was a bit of a gamble in the first place too, it was the first available replacement on hand after the last one took a mouthful of water. After a rebuild it should be good for many years to come.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:04 am

If it's a single cam then it definitely will fit in Hatch.
Probably not worth it though seeing as you could buy almost three EJ22's for that price. (and not have to bother frigging around cutting down wiring looms all over again)

I think the rebuild option is definitely the go

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 7:45 pm

Thanks Andrew and Tim... couldn't have said/typed it better myself.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 9:48 pm

i can get that ACL engine kit for $425 so thats a little bit cheaper. ill keep out of the ej20 subject. But its all up you Dave its your car in the end.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:50 pm

No need to reduce the engine capacity for more money. Sticking with the rebuilt ej22 idea.

Can u get head bolts as well Clint?

Dave

seagull · Post by **seagull** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 11:45 pm

Thats cool , The ej20 is not mine I just fell over the car when I went shopping for some bits .Mind you the car looks like its has rolled about 5 times , motor is very good looks like a mums car , very clean inside

I going to get the drive line out of it as its a 4.444 manual

I just pulled a ej20G down & all but 3 case bolts snapped or were snaped

I threw the case away

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 1:23 am

$425! Looks like my contacts at Coventrys aren't that pissed off with the company after all.... oh well.

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:58 am

cant see any problems in getting head bolts as well Dave. Oh Tim that price you got was good my boss did a bit of bargining to get a cheaper price its from veales.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:23 pm

As long as the gaskets are the "Torque once" type i really don't mind where they come from. It is a REAL big drama to have to re-tighten the head bolts... would require the engine to be removed again.

Went through my finances and im looking like being able to afford all of this as early as next weekend. I will have to check if this is ok with all partys involved first of course.

1. Need to know if this is fine with Jay(Vidler) to use his house next Saturday to pull the motor and leave the car there for a week (possibly 2, if shit hits the fan).

2. Need to check if WaggaClint is available that week to do it. Meaning week after next.

3. Need to arrange transport of the engine.... damn no mates with a brumby.

4. Parts will come from WaggaClint if he doesn't mind... mainly for convenience sake for him once the motor is apart.

5. Jay (Vidler) also will need to see if your still able to sort the clutch out for me and possibly tac weld my exhaust a little more to stop that rattle on the heat sheild.

I will have all funds needed for this on hand so i wont need anyone to fork out any dosh on my behalf.

Dave

vidler · Post by **vidler** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:34 pm

5. Jay (Vidler) also will need to see if your still able to sort the clutch out for me and possibly tac weld my exhaust a little more to stop that rattle on the heat sheild.

no worries dude... can do. Your car is gonna be here so tacking the zorst will be piss easy...

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:34 pm

Bad news cant do it week after next im going over east for a week but the folloing is fine i get back on the 12th of july. I can grab the motor just put it in the back of my wagon.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:38 pm

No problem at all Clint... week after that it is... As long as it's still cool to mess up your back yard that weekend Vidler.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:40 pm

I can gives ya''s a hand to pull it out if ya want.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 8:59 pm

Clint.... your doing enough man... u can watch us do it if your really keen. Jay and I are masters at removing my motor.... we have done it soo many bloody times now.... wont take very long at all.

Thanks for the offer.

That was in no way a hint that u have to help me Jay... you can watch too... really don't expect help taking it out.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:23 pm

I might come and have a look hey that way we can throw it in the back of my car... Might strip a few things off it to alternator etc. probably leave most of it on so i can clean it all up and make it look pretty did you want to paint any of it Dave...

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:26 pm

Nar no need to paint it... making it look clean and new would be nice though... if you can be stuffed.

Dave

waggaclint · Post by **waggaclint** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:20 pm

No worries mate makes it easier for me...Weave got a pretty good parts washer at work so it will still come up pretty good......