Blew my 2.3 motor need options, opinions, and thoughts

[Michael_vroomvroom]

Hello I’m new to the site so I blew my motor and turbo being a idiot I’m 18 so I’m living and learning.

Wow, how unusual. Think most of us were 18, and idiots, but had no idea about the latter part. ;-)

Good luck and hope they warrant it.

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[Jaymar]

Wow, how unusual. Think most of us were 18, and idiots, but had no idea about the latter part. ;-)

Good luck and hope they warrant it.

I didn't blow any motors yet back then but it wasn't for lack of trying. I think that alone is a testament to how tough and reliable the old Windsors really were and less a statement about me.

 

[Hi-PO Stang]

So, OP what are you going to do about your blown 2.3 Ecoboost ?

 

[ICU812]

If the OP could still drive home with the Mustang , maybe the engine was not totally blown. May be just a bent exhaust valve. How much oil pressure did the engine have before being turned off ? Did the water temp rise after the incident ? What was the water temp before shutting the engine off ?

He drove it, I wonder if it is just the turbo went south, and the intake was sucking in oil.

 

[Hi-PO Stang]

You would think if the OP was willing to get the car running he would continue participating in this thread. Where did he go ?

 

[Lazv19]

He drove it, I wonder if it is just the turbo went south, and the intake was sucking in oil.

That was very well one of my issues wen I had taken off the cold air intake oil was coming out the car has been at the dealership for a week now and they have barely pulled the car into the shop. But it was more then the turbo my engin was misfiring in cylinder 3

 

[Jaymar]

That was very well one of my issues wen I had taken off the cold air intake oil was coming out the car has been at the dealership for a week now and they have barely pulled the car into the shop. But it was more then the turbo my engin was misfiring in cylinder 3

Blown turbo can throw enough oil to foul a plug or throw air/fuel off enough to cause a misfire. There's still hope the short block and head are safe. Unless you could wave hello to the top of the piston and given that it still somewhat ran I wouldn't loose hope yet.

 

[ICU812]

That was very well one of my issues wen I had taken off the cold air intake oil was coming out the car has been at the dealership for a week now and they have barely pulled the car into the shop. But it was more then the turbo my engin was misfiring in cylinder 3

Oil covered plugs don't like to fire. and will cause a miss.

 

[Lazv19]

Oil covered plugs don't like to fire. and will cause a miss.

So I just spoke with the people at the dealership and there is low compression in the cylinder 3

 

[Jaymar]

Well, that hope was short lived. Guess we're back to EcoBoost engines are relatively cheap.

 

[BoostedNate]

I'm currently going through the same thing, no warranty. My first engine spun a rod bearing so I bought a lightly used engine out of a totaled 2020 and had it installed, just for it to bend a rod a few weeks later. I'm getting ready to send my motor to Jessie of EMS to have him build it. I'd love to buy a Coyote but I won't get anything for my EB with a blown engine.

 

[ICU812]

So I just spoke with the people at the dealership and there is low compression in the cylinder 3

Well, Sorry Buddy. Did they say why it has low compression?
Did they do a leak down test. It tell more information on what might be the cause. A broken valve spring can cause low compression in one cyl. Ask them what is causing it, before you give up.

 

[Jaymar]

I'm currently going through the same thing, no warranty. My first engine spun a rod bearing so I bought a lightly used engine out of a totaled 2020 and had it installed, just for it to bend a rod a few weeks later. I'm getting ready to send my motor to Jessie of EMS to have him build it. I'd love to buy a Coyote but I won't get anything for my EB with a blown engine.

And the common cause between both of those failure modes is...

 

[Lazv19]

I'm currently going through the same thing, no warranty. My first engine spun a rod bearing so I bought a lightly used engine out of a totaled 2020 and had it installed, just for it to bend a rod a few weeks later. I'm getting ready to send my motor to Jessie of EMS to have him build it. I'd love to buy a Coyote but I won't get anything for my EB with a blown engine.

I’m thinking I might do the same after I get it fixed some how cars still at the dealer with no work on what’s exactly broke But I thinking about after getting it fixed just trading in for a 5.0 so much less to worry about

 

[TurboNub]

Hello I’m new to the site so I blew my motor and turbo being a idiot I’m 18 so I’m living and learning. I have 2016 eco boost and I’m trying to figure out the best route for me if I don’t get it fixed under warranties which I’m like 50/50 on happening bc I had to car cob tuned with full turbo back and cold air intake I’ve removed Everything except my cat back portion bc it’s welded in place. I’ve/my parents have great relations with dealership which I’m pretty sure won’t help much. but I wanna know what’s the best route for me if I can’t get the warranty. I thinking about going a built motor option bc it seems to be about the same cost but I wanna know from y’all what’s a good option for money wise and for a strong build going forward

So I blew my motor as well, 3,900 for the built 2.0 on top of other parts you will need to get it running again plus labor you are looking at 6-7k depending on if you are doing the work yourself or not. I pray they cover warranty for you my friend as mine did not so Im going balls deep.

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