My Engine Blew Up!

rbarrett · 03-22-2007, 12:58 PM

Well, I'm kinda depressed to hear so many people say this a cheap piece o shit engine. I love the car though and if my engine blows I'd love to put something better in there rather than just rebuild the "piece o shit" that's in there. Would i be able to put a 1.8 ltr engine in there and if so, what other things would have to be change? Is there a specific 1.8 ltr that is reputed to be "the best" or a great engine in terms of performance and durability?

edub · 03-22-2007, 05:36 PM

so they had no problem doing a warranty with your mods on ?? that seems cool - I was just thinking that I could bolt everything back on in case I had to take it in.
Did you have the supplimental warranty or just the factory Scion/ Toyota warranty ?????

edub · 03-22-2007, 06:49 PM

Dude - so was it just your factory warranty that comes with the car that covered you or was it the Additional Service agreement that toyota offers that hooked you up with your new motor ????

excitebox · 03-27-2007, 01:23 PM

factory warranty

edub · 03-27-2007, 01:55 PM

Yout elling me that it was the factory wararnty - makes me want to cancel the additional warranty and save the 1500.00 bucks it costs me.

chrisdesil · 04-25-2007, 10:33 PM

You guys got me freeking out now... I use to regularly jump off the line at every green light at 4,000 RPMS and run right up to 6 RPM's before shifting to second and third, and on highways, even forth.

I've red lined several times and even hit the limiter on a few occasions.

My engine is at 13,500 miles right now, just turned a year old. SO FAR I haven't noticed any problems, but rescently I've been driving much easier on my engine, not due to reading this thread, just because I'm trying to save some gas and I know it's not a healthy habbit to hit 6,000 RPM's.

I just purchased the TSI Turbo kit, have yet to install it, now I'm questioning the installation. I'm pretty sure I'll still do it, but I'll have it max boost at 6. If you guys think that'll be too much, let me know. I'm not really looking to make much horsepower from it honestly. I'd like there to be power when I need it. It's more for the look and sound of a turbo that I'm going for.

ShortBus · 04-26-2007, 08:59 AM

You can do some searches for turbos. Main point is that these engines are not made to handle much if any boost at all. Toyota did not put a lot of extra into them. Internals are good to look into.

Xboy · 12-07-2007, 01:38 PM

i hit a deer and my engine blew as well and it may not be covered(what a jip).
i was just thinking of getting a new engine anyway something bigger and more powerful but only when id saved the money to do so. The good news is none. Do u guys know where I can search for engine prices for my 06 scion Xb?

sid · 12-07-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Xboy

i hit a deer and my engine blew as well and it may not be covered(what a jip).
i was just thinking of getting a new engine anyway something bigger and more powerful but only when id saved the money to do so. The good news is none. Do u guys know where I can search for engine prices for my 06 scion Xb?

I don't know if its still available, http://www.clubxb.com/forums/f2/15556-1-bad-04-a-3/
the guy that built the monster xB, he's selling his old engine and tranny for cheap.

boxd_up_2 · 12-07-2007, 02:16 PM

Exactly how did hitting a deer blow up your engine?...lol

Xboy · 12-07-2007, 02:54 PM

thanx sid
i emaild 1 bad 04 so we'll see how it goes with that. I just want to say thanx for replying to a call of distress. I haven't been registerd for 60 seconds and it took u short time to reply. My first impression of this site is Kickass for that reason first.

really i hit a deer was going to call my insurance to hook it up my girl drove it to the grocery store thinking it would run good enough to make it and she blew it up is what i believe really happend so i guess it was a typo" my dear hit a deer and then blew up the engine"
ahh life is good.

ED718 · 12-07-2007, 03:04 PM

Just found this thread.....
Excite how did you blow the engine were you NA or FI?

XBSITE · 12-07-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by excitebox

That is ridiculous. I would say the engine is shot as well.

boxd_up_2 · 12-08-2007, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Xboy

thanx sid
i emaild 1 bad 04 so we'll see how it goes with that. I just want to say thanx for replying to a call of distress. I haven't been registerd for 60 seconds and it took u short time to reply. My first impression of this site is Kickass for that reason first.

really i hit a deer was going to call my insurance to hook it up my girl drove it to the grocery store thinking it would run good enough to make it and she blew it up is what i believe really happend so i guess it was a typo" my dear hit a deer and then blew up the engine"
ahh life is good.

1) This site is full of great people and awesome ideas, you'll definitely like it here.

2) Thats some funny ish right there...lol

(Sorry 'bout the thread jack)

hawkinsjd11 · 12-08-2007, 11:11 AM

I THINK YOUR TAKING THE "BOX LOVE" a little too far. HEHE you'll be back in no time I normally try to shift at 4 but have hit 6 on a couple occasions.

ChromiumSteel · 12-12-2007, 05:59 PM

Too bad they don't have Honda engines in them!

crxgames · 12-12-2007, 06:51 PM

Glad they will get you a new engine. My dealership is having issues fixing a throwout bearing...

rbarrett · 12-13-2007, 02:06 AM

Why the hell would you wanna put a honda engine in a toyota? Honda makes good engines, most people think toyotas engines are best.If i wanted a honda, i'd have bought an element. If and when my engine blows, I will replace it with a larger toyota engine (probly a 1.8)