Anyone use these guys for replacement engines?

[tommudd]

Hard enough to keep in stock all of the different springs / shocks etc for each type of vehicle and then you want to add different colors. :Big Laugh:
I can see the size of the warehouse now.

 

[02redKJ]

Hard enough to keep in stock all of the different springs / shocks etc for each type of vehicle and then you want to add different colors. :Big Laugh:
I can see the size of the warehouse now.

You always have to see the negative side of things Tom... LOL If you have more choices, you'll sell more. That'll cut the size of the warehouse in half!

I forgot to mention... I get to pick up Ms. Libby today!

 

[profdlp]

...I get to pick up Ms. Libby today!

I hope you have the place decorated!

:banana-mario: epper: :dogpile: :signs1: arty36: arty33: :favorites25:

 

[02redKJ]

Thanks Prof!

Bad news though. I did get to drive Ms. Libby today, but it was just a short 6 miles around a large hilly block. It threw a code when I was about 100 yards from the shop. I coasted in and parked her. The mechanic came out and put the scanner on and read P0303. Which he said is a general code for misfire on cyl #3. He said he would replace the spark plugs, because they sent him Champion plugs, but he doesn't really like Champions, so he will get NGK or similar. I told him I had just replaced the plugs before the engine blew. Maybe they have about 5-6 miles on the plugs right now. He said he would use them then. Then we opened the hood. There was a fine mist of liquid on the driver side firewall. It was very wet. He got to looking and found that the neck of the plastic radiator has a tiny hole in it. He put some sideways pressure on the neck and it sprayed out. He said it can't be repaired, so they will be putting in a new radiator too. Ed the mechanic said I could have her back tomorrow around noon.

Is there anything else that could throw a P0303 code? Are plugs the most likely culprit?

 

[Cherrie]

Bored so I googled. It suggest that's is the fuel injector, vacuum leak, plug or coil pack, o2 sensor or cat. For the easy check-change plug then swap coil. Then the others.
Hope you get it taken care of and get it back right tomorrow

 

[02redKJ]

Thanks Cherrie. I'm not feeling too hot tonight. I appreciate you help. I fell asleep sitting here a few minutes ago. I know because I just dropped my cell phone on my foot and about scared the begeezes out of myself! LOL

 

[tommudd]

How much anti freeze was spraying out? If enough onto one of the coils could of shorted it out possibly as well. Nothing wrong with Champion plugs, poor excuse , been 7-8 sets in mine over the years and runs fine
I assume they will be replacing the radiator with a Mopar unit ?

 

[02redKJ]

It was a very fine mist and was shooting over to the firewall between the battery and the headlight. Didn't look like it was shooting in the direction of the plugs at all. Are there any connections over there that could short out the ECU/PCM? (or whatever it is when you mean the Computer.)

I am new to coil packs, what's the deal with these? No distributor, and only get the signal to spark from the computer mentioned above? Do they go out frequently? Or are they pretty reliable?

 

[02redKJ]

Forgot to answer about the brand of the replacement radiator. I really do not know. We didn't discuss the replacement brand. Why?

 

[profdlp]

Forgot to answer about the brand of the replacement radiator. I really do not know. We didn't discuss the replacement brand. Why?

Never had to do it myself, but the general agreement seems to be that if you use anything but a Mopar replacement you'll be doing it again - and sooner than you want to. :025:

 

[02redKJ]

Hmm... Never had any troubles with other brands in other vehicles. Did R&R work for a radiator and muffler shop. They used many different brands when they couldn't repair the radiators themselves. Is this just a Jeep thing?

 

[02redKJ]

Come to think about it though... It has also been 12 to 14 years ago since I worked there. Wow! I'm getting old.

 

[profdlp]

Don't take my words as those of an expert. I do pay attention and try to learn, though.

If my failing old-man's memory is correct, the plastic radiators common today are all garbage. Plastic is cheaper than metal and lighter to boot, which helps both the bottom line and in meeting CAFE standards. Mopar's is just the best of a relatively miserable lot.

(And if I've got it wrong, someone is sure to be along to correct me, what with this being the Internet and all...) :happy175:

 

[02redKJ]

Yeah, plastic radiators suck. I just never knew about Mopar's higher quality as compared to the rest of them. I do not doubt your word one bit.

 

[profdlp]

I don't know that Mopar's are definitively better across all different models, but from what I gather they are definitely better for your Liberty. Others will no doubt chime in once the sun comes up

 

[tommudd]

Suns not up here yet but...............
Mopar radiators seem to be of higher quality although they will still leak in the same place
Buddy of mine went with one of the 100 dollar ones and with a great Lifetime warranty:Nonono:
So far in two years he has replaced his 11 times. Good thing about it, with so much practice he can swap it out in like 25 minutes or so

 

[02redKJ]

LOL Yikes. I've never heard of a radiator failing that much, no matter what model car you buy. Are you sure he was getting good at it? Sounds to me like he was over-torquing the neck.

 

[CactusJacked]

Junior bought an S10 Blazer this summer, and the previous owner had just replaced the radiator. Didn't have the truck a month and the radiator started leaking. After removing, the sticker on the bottom proudly stated "made in China". I presume the label was put there to notify people where not to get quality parts from.
The leak was between the plastic tank and the core. No doubt the guy found the cheapest one he could at the parts store, but that only results in extra unnecessary time to replace it again.

 

[tjkj2002]

LOL Yikes. I've never heard of a radiator failing that much, no matter what model car you buy. Are you sure he was getting good at it? Sounds to me like he was over-torquing the neck.

I had one fail and I never even drove it yet.Put in the radiator,ran it for 15mins to burp the system and then never started it for 3 months(doing SFA swap at the time) and then it started leaking from the passenger side lower tank to core gasket with just 15mins of run time.




Funning thing is all the radiators I've replace in my KJ(6 or 7 now) the original OEM cracked at the drivers side upper tank,all others have leaked out the lower passenger side tank to core gasket.I have a OEM one in there now and it's holding up so far.

 

[tommudd]

LOL Yikes. I've never heard of a radiator failing that much, no matter what model car you buy. Are you sure he was getting good at it? Sounds to me like he was over-torquing the neck.

He knows what he is doing for sure confused2.gif Actually he would be one of 3 people that would ever be allowed to touch mine without me right there watching. Over torquing the neck? Not even close , since installing the upper radiator hose is the most pressure that is put on that area, and each of his have sprung a leak in the front part.