2G Holy **** look at this!! Just pulled my water pump

[SkinnyBAM]

So im in the middle of doing a timing belt job before cranking her up for the first time, pull the water pump and heres whats there

What do I do? Obviously theres no point of me putting the new water pump on

 

[diablos991]

what was in your coolant?

 

[SkinnyBAM]

I have no idea, I bought this car a while ago off of ebay where it was donated to some charity( I know, stupid) and when I picked it up there was no head on it. So the last couple weeks I have been putting it back together, I have the head and manifolds bolted in and today Im putting new timing belt, balance belt, water pump, all pulleys and tensioners in and found this. After posting this I went out and cleaned up the block and water pipe pretty well, can I put the new water pump on and finish the T-belt job?

 

[AuntiesTSI]

WTF And you didnt have any cooling issues??

 

[diablos991]

That is probably all over in the cooling system.

 

[1990talon]

He just bought it he hasn't ever started the car before

 

[1990talon]

At that point I would probably pull the block take it to a shop and have the block cleaned. Then replace the radiator and all the hoses also have the block checked out. or buy a used short block and put your head on it since you already have one.

 

[SkinnyBAM]

At that point I would probably pull the block take it to a shop and have the block cleaned. Then replace the radiator and all the hoses also have the block checked out. or buy a used short block and put your head on it since you already have one.

Is there anyway I can flush out the cooling system instead???

 

[drewvr4]

no man...more the likely your block is rusted...someone probably ran straight water and just screwed you...

to save yourself heartache, take it to a shop...otherwise you will pay for it later

 

[SkinnyBAM]

I cant believe this shit....where does all the coolant run throught the engine just so I have an idea of what could be rusted?

 

[AuntiesTSI]

absolutely everywhere

 

[Blue95GST]

theres ports that run right through the block, in multiple places

 

[Dream On]

Ouch.

 

[666boltgsx]

Hell with it man,Just 6 bolt it now and be done with it.IMO

Chris

 

[olmytsi]

I would NOT mess with that block. Pick up another used block, freshen it up, throw a head on and call it a day.

 

[DanThMan1983]

Thats askin for a full rebuild. Tear it down, have the block hot tanked have your machinist check everything.

 

[thrdtryGSX]

Would this scenario also take place in the heater core? If so you wont want to forget about that either.

 

[Blue95GST]

yea, def look like some water was ran through and just sat, always a good side though...fresh motor!, anyways good luck

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

That sucks man. Sorry to hear about that block is gonna need to be cleaned up and jet washed out before you can use it. Tough Luck.

 

[SkinnyBAM]

That sucks man. Sorry to hear about that block is gonna need to be cleaned up and jet washed out before you can use it. Tough Luck.

You dont have a block in surprise i could pick up from ya do you?

 

[Talonman92]

oh man that sucks... I feel your pain (at least some of it)

 

[95blackGsTurbo]

You dont have a block in surprise i could pick up from ya do you?

I don't have one but I'm sure you could find a 7 bolt block down here.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/201970585.html

There you go. $500 for a built shortblock. I'll even help ya with the assembly if you want.

 

[Eclipse98_RS]

man that sucks dude. It looks like someone took a dump in your water pump. I see why the previous owner donated it.

 

[SkinnyBAM]

Hmmm, after thinking about it I dont think that this crap was run through the block. I mean how could it run like that at all, the car has been sitting for a while so the coolant could just have corroded, and plus the other end of the water pipe is totally clean. I also think that it might be ok because when I got the car and the head was off you could see marks on the pistons from where valves hit which I believe is why the car was donated. So what I did was clean it all up and ran water through the pipe until it came out clear, im going to set the timing and see what happens when I run her, I mean why not? Im almost done putting everything together and even if it doesn't run right ill just do a swap.

 

[SkinnyBAM]

I don't have one but I'm sure you could find a 7 bolt block down here.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/pts/201970585.html

There you go. $500 for a built shortblock. I'll even help ya with the assembly if you want.

Might have to take you up on that offer