"The Heart of a Matar"

[KETCHUP]

So, as some of you know, I took a trip with Dan (Butters607) to get my motor rebuilt at APR. This was to be just a stock rebuild. No internals. No funds for that. So, we left on Tuesday and got to David's shop in the afternoon. We immediately starting the tear down process. We ended yesterday with the following conclusions:

Ring land failure on 3 pistions. 3,4, and I don't remember the other. Pics tell it all. Engine had around 90K miles. Everything else looked ok. So, we have gaskets, new pistions, rings, etc., on order. The rods will be replaced from a motor with 24k miles on it. We found two sheered off bolts for the carrier bearing. David used a cool trick to get them out. Rethreaded one hole. So the motor sits now, naked. Waiting for parts. We came back today. Will go back in a few weeks to pick it up.

Just like to say thanks to David (APR), Dan (Butters607) and PinkTaco (nice to meet ya). It was very informative. I have to say again, if it wasn't for David, G, and Butters......KETCHUP may never have seen a 4th fix. I wanted to just give up. These guys are kick ass! Care about me and that means a lot to me. Either of them could have just turned their back and walked away. Anyways......thanks guys. So here are some pics. Enjoy.......

We managed to bring some rain with us. David was pleased lol. Said we needed to come down once a week and he would have his neigbors pitch in for my gas....

Nothing like a little EP dust!

more pics are uploading..... stay tuned.

 

[Murderface]

That's all the pics u have? Weak!!! Sounded like u would have some pics of the pistons and ring lands with the way u were talking. Come on and post up some good pics that tell the tale of a blown motor

 

[KETCHUP]

That's all the pics u have? Weak!!! Sounded like u would have some pics of the pistons and ring lands with the way u were talking. Come on and post up some good pics that tell the tale of a blown motor

they are downloading..... computer just off in the middle. Patients young grasshopper!

Here are some more pics!

Butters

Ketchup

AND THA DAMAGE!!

Now just finishing tear down

this is how you reinsert a piston

what was left of the sheered carrier bearing bolt

End result until parts come in next week

Got to hit the track with the MK3 San Antonio Raceway. Was a fun night. Met up with Robert (1GRracer). Fun night.

 

[Phoenix]

glad you're gettin' the 'mater all fixed up!!!

 

[1GRracer]

Can't wait to see it done bro.

 

[KETCHUP]

glad you're gettin' the 'mater all fixed up!!!

me 2. should be all back together with some new recommended items....ready for TEXFEST with a fresh....safe tune.

Once we get it back in, also have a sway bar kit and hopefully stock height coils to install.....

Can't wait to see it done bro.

Hell yea! Nice to kick it again bro. That damn 4runner of yours has some balls. I think there are pleanty of Xs that can't run a 14.7. And to beat a 350Z and a mustang was priceless! Good times bro. Look forward to the next.

 

[x20Runner05]

Glad you coming along just fine with that motor.

 

[Sproulesxrunner]

Looks like a lot of work that I know nothing about:hmmmm2:

Anyways good luck with everything and I can't wait to see Ketchup running again!

 

[1GRracer]

Hell yea! Nice to kick it again bro. That damn 4runner of yours has some balls. I think there are pleanty of Xs that can't run a 14.7. And to beat a 350Z and a mustang was priceless! Good times bro. Look forward to the next.

It took some work to get Lucario there and I still need to work on a few things get a little more outta it, but the results are good for not being boosted imo. Always fun hanging out, plus that trip looking for the damn rods was well a trip lol! Looks like I'll need to pull a werty. (gutting the truck fyi)

 

[dramad1]

It's reminds me of that movie rocky. Glad to see it's all coming together again. Hope to see it back soon brotha man, and I think it's pretty sick that you got all this help and support through it all, you got some righteous bros there brotha.

 

[Slay0r]

was that Mr. Canoe's RR covered in the background there??

what did the mk3 run??

 

[1GRracer]

was that Mr. Canoe's RR covered in the background there??

what did the mk3 run??

yes it was. And the fastest time butters did was a 13.7 he got sideways a few times too.

 

[Slay0r]

nice, i saw you put the vid up on fb, i just havent had time to watch yet

 

[Rat Rod]

glad to hear it sauce boss



and moar pick of the sneeky runner in pic one

 

[Venomous_X]

I wont lie, if I was that close to balboa's truck, id have took a dump on the windshield and smooshed a wiper on the turd. :bird:

 

[Murderface]

I wont lie, if I was that close to balboa's truck, id have took a dump on the windshield and smooshed a wiper on the turd. :bird:

Ha ha ha ha:laugh: I'd have to slap a rainbow sticker on the bumper that says," I'm not gay but my boyfriend is"!:rainbow::rofl::rofl::rofl::beavbutt::effyou::nutkick::urawoman:

 

[Venomous_X]

Ha ha ha ha:laugh: I'd have to slap a rainbow sticker on the bumper that says," I'm not gay but my boyfriend is"!:rainbow::rofl::rofl::rofl::beavbutt::effyou::nutkick::urawoman:

I'm not a football player, but I am a wide receiver.... :crinklehair:

 

[dramad1]

Ha ha ha ha:laugh: I'd have to slap a rainbow sticker on the bumper that says," I'm not gay but my boyfriend is"!:rainbow::rofl::rofl::rofl::beavbutt::effyou::nutkick::urawoman:

Yeah bud your not gay but your trading in your x. Fag

I'm not a football player, but I am a wide receiver.... :crinklehair:

We all already know this

 

[Venomous_X]

^ LOL, who are you?

 

[Murderface]

^^^exactly what I was gonna say! Lolz