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Video It just replaced the engine. It started to overheat, then I burped the radiator and it seems fine. But after driving around for a bit, it started to smoke. It’s also throwing timing codes (P0016 and P0017). Any ideas?

I just got my new engine running (hell yeah), but the temp gauge doesn’t seem to work. It just stays on cold. Given that it’s a new install, I don’t want to just trust that it’s not overheating. But I can’t find the temp gauge sensor..

Yeah I’ve checked all the connections several times. Maybe the starter portion of the wiring is bad, it came with this engine

It cranks manually with the spark plugs installed. Would a functioning starter still crank with the plugs/coils removed?

Tried that. The first time it actually changed things a bit… the electronics totally died and the engine started to make a gurgling sound. Now it’s back to how it was

I just finished installing a new engine in my gx460, but it won’t even begin to crank. I took the battery in to be charged, and the shop said it was solid. The starter is from the previous engine and I never had issues with it. Any ideas?

Yeah, just realized I’m a moron and didn’t remove the spark plug. I removed the chains in the position below after lining up the center portion…. Tomorrow I think I’ll put the chains back on and verify I have TDC compression after removing the spark plug.

I’m turning the crankshaft clockwise and the chains + cams move. But the pistons don’t seem to move… I’ve stuck a screwdriver in there and that didn’t move, and I attached balloons to gauge air pressure. Those didn’t move either.

How do I verify that it’s on TDC compression? I’ve watched a couple of videos on it, but the screwdriver method isn’t working. The pistons aren’t moving as I turn the crankshaft. Thanks

Hey guys - I bought a 2013 GX late last year, but didn’t realize it was a time bomb with a blown head gasket. I’m in the process of doing the replacement myself. However, I can’t get the timing marks to line up correctly. Is this a big deal considering I’ll be removing it anyways? I’m not sure...