VENUS-ATUO and CA18det

Discuss topics related to the CA18DE and CA18DET series engines.
slideways
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hey whats up FORUMERS, i am pretty new to this forum chat so bare with me.

my name is brandon, im from Northern California, this weekend i am about to pick up my ca18det clip with 50k on it for 1200 from Venus Auto in Sacramento, CA.

i just wanted to ask you guys who have possibly dealt with them before, what should i look for and be currious about when buying from them.

i had bought 2 s13 silvia fronts from then and they were great(both picked up of course) so i have nothing badd to say, ive just heard a lot about their clip quality!

anyway, any info would be great and highly appreciated for my SOON TO COME ca powered s13 fastback! thanks,brandon[email protected]


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I'd rebuild the motor before you put it in. My rings were shot. Replace the h20 pump, timing belt, rear main seal, valve cover gaskets, and belts regardless. You'd do well to replace the headgasket (stock is OK), rings, rod and main bearings and an oil pump wouldn't hurt either.

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yes, all the stuff ryan didn't do!!!LOL

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:( Exactly :dunce

slideways
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yeah, i bought my engine rebuild kit today, plan on replacing most of what it came with "timing belt, head gastket, half moon seals, valve cover perimiter gastket" and i bought a water pump. added to that i am gettin a new clutch. thats about it.. i will continue to add parts from the rebuild kit after the swap is done and car is running! ill keep you guys updated! thanks for the support and info!

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