dalek
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6/30/13 8:59 a.m.
I hope someone sees this soon because it is about to go to junkyard. The title really says it all: engine + manifolds + turbo + auto transmission. 2.5L. I might have the fuel rail + injectors.
If you want to save it, speak now for it will be gone in one way or another by July 13.
Located here in Gainesville FL, right where the 2013 challenge will take place.
Hi Dalek, sent you a pm. Passing through Gainesville tmrw.
I wish I had $100. If this gets close to the 13th, I might head over and buy it from ya.
dalek
New Reader
9/14/13 9:00 a.m.
Well, here is an update: the person from here, who shall remain unnamed, who contacted me expressing interest in the drivetrain never showed up. We did some email tag; I provided address for where it was and dimensions, and offer to help separate transmission from engine so to fit in his car -- a Ford Escort.
But that was as far as it went.
I got tired of having to email him to see if he was still interested and when he planned on coming by to get it; I would think that is the job of the person who wants the drivetrain. And, let's be honest: I put this add on July and it is now September and it is still here.
Well, I guess it is time to load it up into a truck and take it to the dumpster.
Crap, anybody local willing to hold this until the challenge?
dalek
New Reader
9/14/13 9:46 a.m.
moparman76_69, don't feel bad. I also am throwing away a D16A1 engine that I had rebuilt but never put back together. Reasoning is if it is this hard to sell an American (Dodge) rather common engine with a turbo, let's not even talk about the engine off a not-so-common/popular Honda car (first gen Acura Integra)
Well I want it but can't come to Florida just for it. I'll be in Florida for the challenge though. Is it possible for you to hold it if no one willing to pick it up and store it comes through? I'll forward you a deposit if necessary.
dalek
New Reader
9/14/13 10:21 a.m.
Lemme go to my friend's house and start packing the truck. Thing I am worried is that it used to be in the back of the 92 caravan we were going to put it in, but since he chucked it, it is now in the yard. I did fill the cylinders with mystery oil, took the spark plugs, and spun it a bit before putting it back. Right now all I can do is hope that was enough to protect the engine's tender bits.
Understand it is in his property, so if he wants it gone there is no discussion. If we can fill the back of his truck enough so there is no place for the dodge drivetrain, it will get a temporary reprieve.
dalek
New Reader
9/14/13 10:41 a.m.
Ok, there is a reprieve: found out (I called my friend) the yard only takes "deposits" until 12:00h EST on Saturdays, which is 20min from now.
moparman76_69, ball's in your court now.
Cooter
New Reader
9/22/13 2:04 a.m.
This would be perfect for my Rampage. But I have no trips planned for FL. Hopefully Moparman scored it.