Motor Knocks

[siberthugd]

Motor rebuilt less than 10,000 miles ago. Bored 30 over. Started knocking a few days ago and stalls when you come to a stop and push in the clutch. The RPM's drop too low. Thought maybe the turbo had play, or a loose rocker or something. Turbo's fine, and under the valve cover is tight. Can't see any bent or broken rods, etc. I just paid $3500 for this car over a month ago. Lemon Law is no good now, and it's got a few minor problems. I have access to a 1G parts car, but it's non-turbo. I gotta double check, but I'm pretty sure it's the 2.0. If it is, are any parts the same? I think maybe a cam is bad or something. Can I use the non-turbo cams? They the same? If I need a new motor I think I'm gonna part my car out. I can't afford to keep fixing this one. It sucks cuz I love the car, but it's a high maintnence car and I need reliability.

PS. Clutch is brand new

 

[Quasimondo]

Non turbo cars have different cams and pistons. If you can find a stock turbo motor to drop in, that's a better alternative than trying to swap nt parts into a turbo motor. Do you know who did the rebuild before you bought the car?

 

[siberthugd]

Wow dude, thats the same color car I got. I've never seen another one. . Anyways, the motor completly blew tonight. Dead. Might have to part it out if I can't find another motor cheap enough. Anyone know of any reputable places online that sell low mileage USDM or JDM imported engines? Please post their website unless someone locally (New England) is selling one.