Max_S Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 'n Abend On 7/9/2018 at 12:50 PM, Villeman said: now that would be a fun LS swap for sure especially since the whells are just welded metal plates, called Pilote Wheels I think if you stick ANY LS in there and step on the gas, the car won't drive but just get longer. But if you can, PLEASE do it. Trailer it to the TÜV, don't say a word, and watch the engineer get a heart-attack^^ Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted May 25, 2019 Author Share Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) Finally I am done. Had some issues with suspension and injectors. Now it is doooone! (This time for real^^ ) Edited May 25, 2019 by Villeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 NICE...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossman Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Congrats! The car looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Long Story short…. I blew up the engine replaced a freeze plug the engine builder missed…. and the replacement was too loose (kind of knew that or at least was afraid of). Testdrives etc were fine and 400km further I had to do a hard pull on the autobahn an tadaaaaa, coolant blew out. Sadly I drove to the next parking lot because I thought it was fire (black smoke coming in immediately) fast forward.. pulled the engine and that thing is tough as nails! 2-3 miles without coolant while already hot and nothing. Rings good, crosshatch good, head good. We pulled the main bearings and they showed wear (they were still original one though). Talk about being lucky! Freezeplug, main bearings and rod bearings will be replaced and hopefully I will be back on the road in 2-3 weeks Edited June 25, 2019 by Villeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88dangerdan Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Well I hope you are keeping some kind of journal for when you pass this on to your kid someday. Besides the one that is here on Hybridz. 2 owner car, you being the 2nd one. That's why you would ship a car from America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supernova_6969 Posted April 1, 2021 Share Posted April 1, 2021 On 6/25/2019 at 4:54 AM, Villeman said: Long Story short…. I blew up the engine replaced a freeze plug the engine builder missed…. and the replacement was too loose (kind of knew that or at least was afraid of). Testdrives etc were fine and 400km further I had to do a hard pull on the autobahn an tadaaaaa, coolant blew out. Sadly I drove to the next parking lot because I thought it was fire (black smoke coming in immediately) fast forward.. pulled the engine and that thing is tough as nails! 2-3 miles without coolant while already hot and nothing. Rings good, crosshatch good, head good. We pulled the main bearings and they showed wear (they were still original one though). Talk about being lucky! Freezeplug, main bearings and rod bearings will be replaced and hopefully I will be back on the road in 2-3 weeks hey! so.. what's the news. I know it's been a while, but did you manage to get the engine rebuilt? how is she doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villeman Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) On 4/2/2021 at 12:32 AM, supernova_6969 said: hey! so.. what's the news. I know it's been a while, but did you manage to get the engine rebuilt? how is she doing now? Hey, engine is running well. Had some problems with the differential and a 3:11 ended up in the rear with a TR style mount ^^. Sadly I didn´t get it on the street this year, with corona travel restrictions etc. I will take the time to also get the CA18DET gearbox up to date (I feel like a hoarder, already got 3 or 4 ^^). Next year will be fun again hopefully. In the mean time I really think about buying a Toyota Bandit.....I guess I need help (like in counselling....) ... and Dan, I definitely will! This planning on discussing this over a steak at some point! Edited April 29, 2021 by Villeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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