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I did some more digging to figure out what was causing the engine to not rotate by hand. Turns out the impact pushed the right intake camshaft backward enough to break the head and intake cam thrust flange so now it only rotates slightly. I inspected through the spark plug holes with a boroscope...

As I've gotten deeper I've found that multiple parts of the passenger side head are broken, along with the thermostat housing, intake plenum, and timing cover. I'll be taking the timing cover and valve covers off this weekend. I'm finding lots of pieces on car-part, and I'll likely get some...

Van has arrived - it has more engine damage than anticipated but hopefully it's not too ugly as I get deeper. I'm in the process of pulling all of the front end off to fully evaluate the engine damage. The van has a bunch of nice drawers and storage for an HVAC contractor - I may have to...

I snagged it on Copart in South Denver. Photo is from their listing since it isn't at my house yet... I haven't completely decided that I want to take on the project right now even though it's my ideal base to build from. If anyone is interested it may be fore sale but I'm floating my options...

I have just bought my ideal camper van base - a 2018 3.5 Ecoboost Quigley 4x4 medium roof 148 with 35000 miles. The downside is that it has had a front end impact and subsequently a salvage title (it has not yet been repaired - I am going to do that myself). Has anyone gone down the road of...