Should I take a risk on this engine?

[chrisofna]

They aren't going to let me work on the car since it's a We-pull-it yard. It's being sold as a core motor, I can only really inspect the outside of the motor.

[Grey Vw]

They must have some type of refund system though if something goes bad.

[M3NTAL]

Right^ it's not buy this motor and if it runs it runs and if not your out 180 bucks sorry

They have to have like a 3 month warranty or something

[chrisofna]

It's sold as a core motor only. No warranty because it's in the yard. If it was on the shelf it would be a different story but it's in a car. That's why I'm skeptical.

Also, I am not concerned if it's SNC or BNC. It's not that big of a deal to me, especially since I'm running a SNC right now for my B6T. How many people here with B6Ts were even concerned with this SNC/BNC crap?

[91_festy_Gl]

180 for a engine isnt bad considering im buying a kia G-series tranny that could possibly have problems for 150 bucks.

[chrisofna]

I think I'm going to buy it guys. I'm looking at another Festiva on Friday and if that ends up being a no go then I'm getting the engine (and possibly those wheels I saw).

[htchbck]

Also, I am not concerned if it's SNC or BNC. It's not that big of a deal to me, especially since I'm running a SNC right now for my B6T. How many people here with B6Ts were even concerned with this SNC/BNC crap?

Like I said, check the crank regardless of SNC/BNC... both can have problems if the crank bolt has ever been out and you didn't put it back in personally then you can't be sure how it was treated. I've seen both fail. . .