so today while idling noticed white smoke coming thru the exhaust. just a tad so i pulled over and checked the oil dipstick and there was no oil. so i bought a 5 gallon jug and it in and proceeded to drive. so while im driving tons of smoke pours out the exhaust. so now i freak out, drive to a performance shop (houston z) to do a compression test.

the result
cylinder 1 150 psi
cylinder 2 165 psi
cylinder 3 60 psi
cylinder 4 90 psi

so now im guessing the cobalt is done for.
the estimate for the repair is 3840.47. is this about right?


he also removed the coupler from the turbo and there was a puddle of oil sitting there

 

You can get an LDK for that amount

 

Buy a gen 3 engine from ZZP $1500

 

i see zzp it for 1700. if i was to go that route all that has to be done is to disassemble the block, swap bottom, and reassemble?

 

$1500 is just for the block

Get a complete drop in LDK for around $3k imo

GM ACDelco - Complete LDK Engine #

 

There may be a coolent hose or line issue that I heard of but I really don't know but yea bolt on good to 500hp they're saying just run oil in it and it'll last you

 

now i need to find a way to get 3000 smh

 

Nope $1500 fully assembled short block
ZZPerformance - Gen 3 LNF/LDK Short Block #ZZ-LDKSB
A long block is the complete engine oil pan to valve cover

 

Set aside some extra cash for a new tune also.

 

I want to go this route when my LNF goes bye bye. Can you just get the short block and bolt on all the LNF goodies and head, ecu, etc. and good to go?

 

Yes and it has a bit more compression so it'll make more hp

 

I bought the ZZP short Block and took it apart . Got Wiesco pistons and Molnar LNF billet rods. Taking it up for a hone job. Total cost $2400 for a forged brand new bottom end

 

Then u need to add in the bolts and gaskets u need to put it back together. People add everything u need to buy so he can have an accurate price

 

Ya this is what I would like to do

 

this is on my list to do already. Im just waiting for the day....