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Old 04-27-2020 | 10:11 PM
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What to do with bad motor after engine swap

I purchased a used ‘07 motor online, had it deliver to a shop and had then swap engines. They called me today and told me it is ready for pickup. But what should I do with the blown engine? What would be an economical way to transport it 6 miles to my house? What things from it can I strip and resell?




The engine went bad after running hot and blowing the head gasket and warping.
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 11:15 AM
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Keep the coils and injectors, maybe. I'd scrap the rest!
 
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Old 04-29-2020 | 12:45 PM
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Timing chain cover and motor mounting bracket. These items are welcomed by semiprofessional shops that fixing Fit after front right impact .
 
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Old 04-30-2020 | 01:18 AM
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Keep the coils and injectors, maybe. I'd scrap the rest!
Will do. There are a few other things as well that I may keep just in case, like the EGR valve and the wire harness.
 
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Old 04-30-2020 | 01:22 AM
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Timing chain cover and motor mounting bracket. These items are welcomed by semiprofessional shops that fixing Fit after front right impact .
Oh, good point, I remember when searching for the used engine there were quite a few with damaged timing chain covers and the snapped engine mount bolt that’s by the alternator.
 
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Old 04-30-2020 | 10:02 AM
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Transport it in your Fit. The whole engine can easily be picked up by two people. I'd put it on a small wooden pallet and strap it down. The recycler/junk yard will want to pick it up with a fork lift
 
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