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Old 03-17-2023, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by jthuntz
Hey I am new to this forum. I also have a blown engine with no warning - looking for help in the Atlanta, Ga area. Supercharger over-boosted - which has lead to oil leak, timing chain loose. Recommended work is: replace engine and supercharger, catalytic converters as well. They say repair with a new engine is more than car is worth. Can a used engine be an option and does anyone have recommendations for a shop in or around the Atlanta area.
You might try the LR4 forums for a better answer. If you can do the work yourself, it'll be far more worth it to swap for a used motor/rebuild.
 
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Old 03-17-2023, 11:16 AM
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Nice find. Maybe a unicorn to find a P38 engine that you can test drive first! Low miles, maybe just drop it in and go!
 
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Old 03-17-2023, 01:37 PM
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Nice find. Maybe a unicorn to find a P38 engine that you can test drive first! Low miles, maybe just drop it in and go!
It needs at least a new valley gasket and new valve cover gaskets. It is heavily leaking from the valve covers.
 
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It needs at least a new valley gasket and new valve cover gaskets. It is heavily leaking from the valve covers.
That is undoubtedly from the plugged valve cover baffle.
 
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Old 03-17-2023, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jthuntz
Hey I am new to this forum. I also have a blown engine with no warning - looking for help in the Atlanta, Ga area. Supercharger over-boosted - which has lead to oil leak, timing chain loose. Recommended work is: replace engine and supercharger, catalytic converters as well. They say repair with a new engine is more than car is worth. Can a used engine be an option and does anyone have recommendations for a shop in or around the Atlanta area.
Call Eurover in Greenville SC and speak to them about it. Personally I would look for a low mile Jag XF that has been wrecked and get the engine.
 
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Old 03-17-2023, 10:26 PM
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I removed everything from the P38 block that I don't need, but how do I get the damn SAI pipes off. When I turn the nut the tube in the head turns as well. I am trying to clamp the tube with a vice grip, but it slips. Heat the nut up?
 
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Old 03-18-2023, 05:58 AM
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If you look closely at the tube you will there are wrench flats on it, you have to hold it with a wrench.
 
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Old 03-18-2023, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Extinct
If you look closely at the tube you will there are wrench flats on it, you have to hold it with a wrench.
A 17mm wrench will do if I remeber right, from yesterday..



Noticed that there is an allen key slot inside the tube when you take that nut/pipe off. Did not check the size tho.
Going to replace those pipes witth plain bolt on mine.
 
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Old 03-18-2023, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by andino
You might try the LR4 forums for a better answer. If you can do the work yourself, it'll be far more worth it to swap for a used motor/rebuild.
andino

thank you for replying, unfortunately I am 50 year old stay at home mom so i don't even know where to start to rebuild by myself. I am on the LR4 thread and hoping to find some help there. Maybe I can find someone willing to help me do it myself. I haven't given up hope yet.

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Old 03-18-2023, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Extinct
If you look closely at the tube you will there are wrench flats on it, you have to hold it with a wrench.
Mine are different, they have no wrench flats. I have the ones on the left. Found this picture on the Internet:


 
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