My engine died... not from an IMS failure

[Jamesp]

Originally Posted by Topless

Maybe have a shop scope the offending cylinder and see what's up. If it's just a valve spring it's a pretty easy fix. If a grenade went off in there then swap the motor and keep on driving. Lots of decent motors sitting at dismantlers still for not to much money. I'm not ready to dump the car yet.

Find a local indy shop with lots of 986 experience through your local PCA.

+1 or buy an inexpensive scope and do it yourself. If the piston is damaged or there is anything in the cylinder that should not be, the cost for repair is very likely more than the car is worth. something beat up that spark plug and it wasn't a non functional valve. Pulling the valve cover off is more work than just scoping the cylinder.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by Jamesp

+1 or buy an inexpensive scope and do it yourself. If the piston is damaged or there is anything in the cylinder that should not be, the cost for repair is very likely more than the car is worth. something beat up that spark plug and it wasn't a non functional valve. Pulling the valve cover off is more work than just scoping the cylinder.

That's way I'm saying pull the spark plug. If it looks like that he has bigger issues. If not then fixing it might be worth it.

[Pdwight]

I think you need to talk to someone else....drop the oil , remove the plugs.....it is not kryptonite ....it will not bite you ....jump in....what do you have to lose

[healthservices]

go to Harbor freight and get a borescope or if time is not an issue anymore ...
5M 6 LED Waterproof USB Borescope Snake Inspection Endoscope Tube Camera Mirror | eBay

Then pull the coil, plug, and take a peak.

Otherwise tow it down here, I would not mind playing with it. Give me 1700 and Ill do a straight R+R, of course thats not including parts or any add ons you want to do. I even have a inexpensive tow guy.

[KRAM36]

Originally Posted by healthservices

go to Harbor freight and get a borescope or if time is not an issue anymore ...
5M 6 LED Waterproof USB Borescope Snake Inspection Endoscope Tube Camera Mirror | eBay

Then pull the coil, plug, and take a peak.

Otherwise tow it down here, I would not mind playing with it. Give me 1700 and Ill do a straight R+R, of course thats not including parts or any add ons you want to do. I even have a inexpensive tow guy.

What a champ!

[fab986]

Originally Posted by healthservices

go to Harbor freight and get a borescope or if time is not an issue anymore ...
5M 6 LED Waterproof USB Borescope Snake Inspection Endoscope Tube Camera Mirror | eBay

Then pull the coil, plug, and take a peak.

Otherwise tow it down here, I would not mind playing with it. Give me 1700 and Ill do a straight R+R, of course thats not including parts or any add ons you want to do. I even have a inexpensive tow guy.

Thanks for the offer. I'm located in the Bay Area, where are you located?

[78F350]

Harbor Freight inspection cam coupon. ...and a decent jack while you're at it. Print it up, or have them scan the image directly on a phone at the register.

[Jamesp]

3.2 engine ebay $4500, installation $1700, incidentals $300 = $6500 back on the road. I'm thinking that's about as cheap as it gets.

[healthservices]

Originally Posted by fab986

Thanks for the offer. I'm located in the Bay Area, where are you located?

Im in so-cal give me a zip code and I can PM you a est for a tow. Afterwards you can drive it back up.

[fab986]

Originally Posted by healthservices

Im in so-cal give me a zip code and I can PM you a est for a tow. Afterwards you can drive it back up.

My ZIP code is 94553 Martinez, CA