Been there done that.... at least you're on the same continent. Have that happen when you're in the middle of say China.... takes time to get the parts and they won't let you leave until it is running.

With our Oklahoma project Whitewater Rafting in OKC | Boathouse District some of the the large by huge water water pumps were damaged in shipment. These water pumps (6) flow up to 85-86K of water each, 3 are damaged and had to be pulled so they are doing some of the flow testing with the remaining 3. Our gate isn't operational yet so they've been using a crane to lift and block it, that being said what do you thing I have to look forward to when we go back? Film at eleven as they say.

I feel for ya man. good luck and be safe

 

Quick update! so far only found a malibu engine at pull a part a guy had a engine and trans from a 2011 hhr for 600bucks pretty killer deal not sure if its possible to make that work though but thats were im at so far

 

The 2011 would have VVT solenoids and you would have the same mess yo have now.
Your 2008 didn't have VVT
The VVT are supposed to be in those holes the bottle stopper plugs are

 

well thought id ask old blue its was a really good deal well thx for the info

 

 

Old folks need pics big enough to see.

 

lol thanks George for fixing it! appreciate it!hope your weather is a little better then Clevelands right now

 

An engine from PAP is 159.99 + 55 core. If you buy any used engine I would recommend the same rebuild procedures. Head gasket, timing set, water pump, etc. At 600, you'll be looking near 1300 to complete a rebuild. If we pick one out ourselves your probably close to 700 total. I found 8 just doing a part interchange search at Cleveland west.

Still no signs of getting out a Montréal! Get this, apparently in Canada you don't need to be certified to make high voltage connections...only your employer (who is suppose to guide you/check your work)

As an electrician, I don't trust anyone. When I was all ready for my testing I went up to check the incoming 5000v feed cable. The "electrician" left all the semiconductors around all 3 phases. Had I just thrown the switch without checking other people's work they would've been sending me home in a box instead of on a plane! Not only that, the TBM transformers would've blown causing millions in damages and probably killing everyone in the tunnel...nice!

Now I'm hoping for Thursday, again.

 

Wow man sounds like the last guy gonna get it not only trying kill u! But cause major damages on top of it good thing ur alright man damn thats messed up hopefully everything works out and they let ya get outta there soon but as you seen in my pic u aint missing much here but more snow...stay warm and safe brother!

 

That must be a local , Quebec thing, it isn't like that at all here in Ontario