Runs good. Still idles high. I can't find any vacuum leaks but I can't think of anything else that it can be. I've swapped my old IAC (which was working fine on the old engine) and that didn't help.

Taking it to John this week to see if he can figure that out and for a quick "once over."

 

Fixed it!

The secondary air pump or valve or whatever the hell its called. Swapped my old one on and it idles fine now.

All is good. Still want to get a good bill of health from John then off to see John Vega for tuning.

 

So..... On to number 3.

Apparently the previous owner installed something (probably a vafc) into the wiring harness and did not retape the wires. Everything must have been fine, until I swapped ECU's in and out chasing a starting problem. The bad wires must have become exposed and caused the #3 injector to fire constantly, causing unburnt fuel to deteriorate the oil and grenading th engines....PLURAL....

Working getting 3rd engine to her back on her feet.

Thanks again, John, for finding the issues.

 

OMG. When it rains it pours. So sorry. When I built my Civic race engine it took 3 times also. First time they installed the sleeves wrong and they leaked. Second time this put a hole in my block I didn't notice and it leaked oil. The third time was a charm. Good luck.

 

Thanks!

If I don't find a deal on an engine quickly, I'm going to tow it home and park it for a while until I can decide what I really want to do. AND save some more money...lol

 

We'll make it happy again. Don't give up hope.

I"ll do everything I can to help you with it. Be patient, I have some irons in the fire

 

I appreciate everything John and owe you big!

I'm more worried about it being in your way than anything.

 

Wow Caleb. Just wow. Good luck man and just be patient.

 

I understand "It's Alive"..........I know this has been a big ordeal for you in terms of $$ and Frustration. Glad to know someone like John at LHT is available to assist in solving these problems and fixing them. As a community we are fortunate to have him so close and to be a stand up guy.

Now its on to the Mountains for Fall and some cooler weather this weekend!!