Broken timing chain on the Overland Geo Tracker

[@cartwheels4amile]

The hole definitely looks JB-Weld compatible, but I'm not sure how deep the damage goes on other parts of the engine. Maybe best to just pull another donor engine and clean that one up with a new timing chain etc.

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

I'm starting to learn that direction

[@Pitman556]

I have a h27a in my 2dr. Definitely alot of power for these little things. But because you already have a j20a I think j23a is best swap for this. $500 and use all the j20a parts on the j23a from the fwd aiero

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

That motor has been mentioned to me a couple of times.

[@alonzowitt5931]

Sorry to see the bad news.... But the good thing is, the mountain goat will be better than it was when your done.. I also seen a 2.5 V6 engine for $850... I wish you the best my brother 👌

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

Thanks. It will be awesome again.

[@sweet65mustang]

Yeah, that's what happens with those interference motors. I'm pretty sure that is just the damage from the chain flying around in there. I don't think you're seeing the potentially damaged pistons, bent valves, maybe even bent rod. But hey, never underestimate jb weld. I filled cracks between cylinders 1&2 and 3&4 with jb weld about 4 months ago and it's still on the road

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

I'm worried about what else may be damaged

[@bobbyhoag2525]

Find another donor engine and do the chain and other maintenance items ...oil pump...while it's out and stuff it in.

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

Things are starting to look that way.

[@braydenballantyne9309]

dont give up on this engine bro. even if that one is coozed get another one or a 2.3. These motors are actually better and more reliable than a 1.6l But you HAVE to replace the chains in them. mine was giving me so many warnings. so i replaced mine really not that bad of a job once you get started

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

Got a replacement timing chain cover so now I'm gonna replace the chain.

[@thisisnotatest2]

Breaking things sucks. You've already put the energy into the motor swap and all the wiring and accessories - why not look for another donor motor?

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

Even if I get another motor I still need to do the timing chain on it.

[@Red-yn9fv]

Man you can’t seem to get a break on this thing, but you’ve got a lot of time in it so I would t get rid of it just yet

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

Gonna replace the timing chain and hope for the best.

[@dalehazlett2803]

Whatsup with that snorkle,

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

It was on the rig when I got it. Gonna move it to a different tracker eventually, the 2.0 air intake goes to the passenger side.

[@keemoe1329]

Noooooooo😵😵😵😵🥺😕😕😕😕

[@keemoe1329]

Really hope to see the tracker back on the road soon. I follow on ig and youtube obviously. Yeah keep moving forward bro.

[@trashpandaoffroad3548]

I got the front plate the other day so I am gonna try to fix it.