TheDSMGraveyard Review
Posted 04-08-2008 at 10:11 PM by architechnik
Alright, as many know of my run-in with Jiffy Lube, I will soon have my vehicle back on the road after over a month.
TheDSMGraveyard was not quite what I had hoped for in terms of ensuring a simple swap. I ordered the head and block assembly separate so that I wouldn't have to pay as much for shipping and I could replace any components as necessary (head gasket, internal gaskets, timing components).
Head:
The head seemed to be in fairly good condition. The packaging was less than desirable with pieces of cardboard left in various places that were cut into the recesses. One of the head-to-block pins was left in the head and took a bit of work to remove, but otherwise wasn't bad. The old gasket material was all over the place.
The head had several bolts broken off inside: two fuel rail bolts and on exhaust manifold stud. All but one exhaust manifold stud was removed, so I ordered others. Then when I tried to install the 10mm sides, I realized that they sent me an early 1g head with all 8mm studs. The head appears to have been a rebuilt head with very little wear but had been then touched by someone who didn't know what they were doing and broke off a bunch of things while trying to work on it themselves.
Block:
The block was in decent shape, but had a great deal of oil on one side. The other side showed signs of rust, as well as slight rust on the inside of the cylinders. The balance shafts were already removed
but the bearings were still in there. The gasket material from the front case and head gasket was a PITA to remove and with so much grime around the outside it made it quite the task to prep for the install.
Overall, I do not know that I would try thedsmgraveyard again without verifying exactly which items I would be getting. If this were for a complete rework and getting it all hot-tanked then it would be a great deal; otherwise it's too much work to assume it as a quick swap.
TheDSMGraveyard was not quite what I had hoped for in terms of ensuring a simple swap. I ordered the head and block assembly separate so that I wouldn't have to pay as much for shipping and I could replace any components as necessary (head gasket, internal gaskets, timing components).
Head:
The head seemed to be in fairly good condition. The packaging was less than desirable with pieces of cardboard left in various places that were cut into the recesses. One of the head-to-block pins was left in the head and took a bit of work to remove, but otherwise wasn't bad. The old gasket material was all over the place.
The head had several bolts broken off inside: two fuel rail bolts and on exhaust manifold stud. All but one exhaust manifold stud was removed, so I ordered others. Then when I tried to install the 10mm sides, I realized that they sent me an early 1g head with all 8mm studs. The head appears to have been a rebuilt head with very little wear but had been then touched by someone who didn't know what they were doing and broke off a bunch of things while trying to work on it themselves.
Block:
The block was in decent shape, but had a great deal of oil on one side. The other side showed signs of rust, as well as slight rust on the inside of the cylinders. The balance shafts were already removed
but the bearings were still in there. The gasket material from the front case and head gasket was a PITA to remove and with so much grime around the outside it made it quite the task to prep for the install.Overall, I do not know that I would try thedsmgraveyard again without verifying exactly which items I would be getting. If this were for a complete rework and getting it all hot-tanked then it would be a great deal; otherwise it's too much work to assume it as a quick swap.
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There's no such thing as a quick swap.. You should already know this... You shouldnt even have to hot tank it.. Since the block has to be honed (cylinder rust), spray some degreaser on the block and let it soak for a few.. Spray it again and hit it with a power washer...
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Posted 04-09-2008 at 07:34 AM by whiteythepimp
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that is definately true. I'm learning now that there is no such thing as a quick swap.
I blew my motor back on March 14th, had a new motor bought by the 20th, and I'm having more trouble getting the old motor out, and getting the new components (1g CAS, 1g Intake manifold, etc) to be installed right and all... |
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Posted 04-09-2008 at 02:56 PM by KPEclipse
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I'm assuming you bought this stuff in a used condition. If so, then what did you expect, for it to come in perfect condition and completely clean?
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Posted 04-10-2008 at 10:57 AM by alex99gst
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Used parts are used parts plain and simple.I bet you payed under $500 and expected $1500 worth of parts.
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Posted 04-10-2008 at 10:59 AM by theebluecrx
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Maybe expecting $1500 parts is too much, but paying $500 for something you can get at any junkyard for $150 kind of sucks. Oh well, live and learn!
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Posted 04-10-2008 at 11:34 AM by tkelly27
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