Swaping engine and trans from top ( first timer)

**steelholder** · 03-10-2016

Originally Posted by CrazyGuy03

Mine said
delivered to dealership
title - totaled
the miles were right next to the locations where and when it departed and after it was totaled

which carfax did you get i think there are two options?

**CrazyGuy03** · 03-10-2016

I used a a legit one fron a dealer but changed the vin# in the URL to mine and hit enter

**steelholder** · 03-10-2016

Originally Posted by CrazyGuy03

I used a a legit one fron a dealer but changed the vin# in the URL to mine and hit enter

Would that by any chance be the same link in the free carfax thread?

**CrazyGuy03** · 03-10-2016

Probably. I haven't seen that thread in a bit

**steelholder** · 03-11-2016

Can anyone verify a Buick lacrosse 08 tranny is the same as 07 grand prix. Parts show up as matching my car want to triple check

**Bronco Boy** · 03-11-2016

My buddy works for a dismantler here in town, and he has sold at least 10 engines to friends for their 4x4's and buggy's. As long as you get a bit of warranty, and do what most others have already mentioned, you will be good to go. Dive in and go for it, cuz that's the only way any issues will arise.

**steelholder** · 03-11-2016

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

My buddy works for a dismantler here in town, and he has sold at least 10 engines to friends for their 4x4's and buggy's. As long as you get a bit of warranty, and do what most others have already mentioned, you will be good to go. Dive in and go for it, cuz that's the only way any issues will arise.

Thanks im taking the plunge tmrw, it comes with a hundred day warranty i think thats enough for me although they do offer up to a yr for 25% of cost.

**Scottydoggs** · 03-11-2016

no pic ^^^^

**steelholder** · 03-11-2016

Tried copying and pasting a pic that was too big to attach..oh well, i just realized i could delete the entire post by going to advanced edit.

**Scottydoggs** · 03-11-2016

dont try to host your pics on site here, it dont work. host them off site like you have been, then right click the pic and copy url addy, then click the 3 rd icon from the right in the reply box, a window opens click the url tab, paste the link uncheck the box for a large pic and OK.

**steelholder** · 03-11-2016

I didnt host them off site i uploaded through this reply box using pics in my ipad i tried adding the url and it said it was also too large?

**Scottydoggs** · 03-11-2016

you need to host the pics some where your ipad is like taking it from your hard drive, same thing, dont work.

use image shack photobucket, what have you, facebook also works. needs to be online somewhere.

**steelholder** · 03-11-2016

Giving up on pics tonight ill be starting a new build thread with pics taken from engine and transmission after i pick them up,thanks Scotty!

**steelholder** · 03-12-2016

Couple more pics, rad hoses look really beat for 1k but i know time and moisture can do damage, as long as the valves are clean ill be happy.

**steelholder** · 03-12-2016

**brettstoner** · 03-12-2016

Look at how clean your butterfly valve is with no buildup!

**Turbocharged400sbc** · 03-12-2016

do any of you see the fine print "hoops" you have to jump through fer the warranty at most yards?

, modified vehicles, no warranty, you have to tow vehicle to them to inspect before warranty is approcved or denied, they can deny you for anything they please the way most of the boilerplate warranties ive seen.

so if your top swapping, tossing it into a racecaqr...ANYTHING other than a stock daily driver with vin/rpo's match (no gt tranny's into GTP's) you can very well get denied the warranty even after spending 200$ to tow it there so they can look at it.

ive seen people pay nearly the cost of an engine to get their **** inspected for a warranty....

ive gotten engines for 125$ with no warranty. over 15k with no problems so far

look through their rolodex/files to find the one you want, ask the price, then ask for it with no warranty, often you save at least 100$ if not 200$ with a little negotiation. memorize the stock/inventory number to make sure they don't pawn off a different one to you.

paying for the warranty when most of us would assuredly be denied ofr modified vehicles....is not smartses

**steelholder** · 03-12-2016

Originally Posted by brettstoner

Look at how clean your butterfly valve is with no buildup!

I thought the same, I'm picking it up in a few hours she'll be home soon enough.

**steelholder** · 03-12-2016

Originally Posted by Turbocharged400sbc

do any of you see the fine print "hoops" you have to jump through fer the warranty at most yards?

, modified vehicles, no warranty, you have to tow vehicle to them to inspect before warranty is approcved or denied, they can deny you for anything they please the way most of the boilerplate warranties ive seen.

so if your top swapping, tossing it into a racecaqr...ANYTHING other than a stock daily driver with vin/rpo's match (no gt tranny's into GTP's) you can very well get denied the warranty even after spending 200$ to tow it there so they can look at it.

ive seen people pay nearly the cost of an engine to get their **** inspected for a warranty....

ive gotten engines for 125$ with no warranty. over 15k with no problems so far

look through their rolodex/files to find the one you want, ask the price, then ask for it with no warranty, often you save at least 100$ if not 200$ with a little negotiation. memorize the stock/inventory number to make sure they don't pawn off a different one to you.

paying for the warranty when most of us would assuredly be denied ofr modified vehicles....is not smartses

The guy I'm dealing with here has been very honest regarding the warranty. He said he could offer me one but he'd just be taking my money. if it works well within 100 days it probably came working to begin with. I don't plan on changing anything from stock for now

**steelholder** · 03-12-2016

Finally got the engine andxremoved xthe xxalvex cover andx thermostat to take a peek insidxe. There was a dark purple liquid residue you can see it if you look closely looked like oil didnt smelled burnt, inside under thermostat i found a weird crumbly gooey pinkish material seen in pics maybe old coolant? Let me know what you guys think.