SA: CA18DE. Fresh as ice. Perfect for turbo conversion.
CA18DE Engine. comes with wiring loom, ecu, afm, auto trans and spare bellhousing. Has aircon compressor, and alternator but no power steering pump. It has a starter motor.
INFO:
Done 60,000kms, I have put all genuine parts on it including: headgasket, rocker cover gaskets, water pump, sump half moon seals, spark plugs, water pump (and bolts as I lost the old ones) and included are aircon, power steering and alternator belts. It has a non genuine timing belt as I forgot to get it when I was at the dealership, this belt has come from Repco. Receipts will be included for proof of purchase and purchase date.
The motor is extremely clean, I have pics for those interested.
Now there is nothing wrong with the motor the reason I did all the work listed is because when I bought the motor I felt it a good idea to do a compression test (by hand). Cylinders 4, 3 and 2 all came up with 140 dry and 145 wet (approx). When I took the #1 spark plug out I noticed the ceramic was cracked, and some had fallen on the piston head upon removal. Not wanting to risk scratching the bores or causing damage to valves etc I decided to pull the head off. When it was off I decided it was a good idea to check the big end bearings as it wasn't exactly much work, and give it a new water pump and timing belt to freshen it up a bit. All checks came up good and it appears to be very healthy.
At some stage the motor has been turboed, i know this because there was evidence of blow by in the intake side of the head, since then I have cleaned it out.
It's kept on an engine stand and I turn it over at least once a week.
I'd be looking for $1000 due to the condition of the parts and the time spent on freshening it up. If you have any other queries let me know. It is a solid motor that would be great for a turbo conversion, or chuck it in as is, it won't disappoint!
Location: Blackwood
Contact: PM or 0414 584 266 Note: Please txt. I get horrible reception at home (live in the hills) which makes phone calls very hard.
Cheers, Karl.
