Hey,

I got my mechanic to order an H22a from some place in California...

Do these engines typically have damaged parts? Do they usually run? Does anyone have any horror stories, or was it all good?

 

where did you buy it from??

 

I'm not sure where he ordered it from. He just said that "it was on the truck from sacramento"...

I'm just asking if used engines arrive damaged, usually..

 

could be from H.A.P. they're located in the Sac. area

 

Most common is a broken TPS from shipping. The tps sticks out from the tb so it can be damaged easily if not handled correctly.

 

The TPS is sometimes damaged, although it's usually the plug that's damaged and not the sensor itself (they can sometimes be salvaged). Most of the time you buy an engine it's in good condition. If a lot of people buy an engine from somewhere and they all suck, that place usually won't stay in business long. That said, sometimes a lemon does sneak through.

Some good advice about an a used engine, assume the previous owner did nothing. Don't assume the belts and hoses are in good condition, be willing to replace anything that might need it. A good freshing up with new plugs, wires, cap and rotor and a new fuel filter is also a good idea. Buy quality filters and fluids too. Seeya.

 

i know HAP is a pretty good company to get stuff from..my friend got some stuff for his b16a3 for his swap...nothing came damaged, or not working...

 

Well as it turns out the engine never came, so I ordered another one from Osaka JDM Motors in Quebec.

<sigh>

 

Hope you have a better experience with them then I am having. . .

 

^ sorry, reply above was supposed to be from me, not white lightnin