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Yes Posted by Saana88 [Email]  (#207)  [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Saana88) on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:22:00
In Reply to: Re: Fix it or junk it, GaryJ, Mon, 30 Jun 2008 10:36:17 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I don't know about you, but I did the same thing to my '88 (8 valve non-turbo) back in 2003 over winter break and came away from the experience with a great feeling of satisfaction, having saved an otherwise perfectly fine car from the scrap heap for 70k/5 years and counting. I did that on a high school diploma in a week with a total net expense of $150. I planned ahead, got lucky, and stayed with it until it was done. For you, it really depends on your mechanical aptitude (can you remove bolts and screws, drain fluids, improvise, and adapt?) and overall level of patience with what you do. I'm not saying I'm very good in any of these areas, but if you know what to expect, know the car fairly well, have the right tools and supplies and time on your hands, you may as well rebuild that car if it's worth it. Otherwise, I'm in the market for some spare 8 valve fuel lines.
Since the car has been sitting for an extended period of time, first check all of your fuel lines and rubber brake flex hoses. You can count on having to throw a quarter-dozen brake calipers at the car and the rotors may be so far rusted that you can't scrape them down clean. Get the fuel distributor piston unstuck and get her running first. How many holes are in the exhaust? (Be sure to check the exhaust manifold as well.) Are the driveshaft boots dry-rotten or are they still useable? Does the car need a water pump, thermostat, or radiator? Do the front bushings make noise? Has the engine wiring harness been replaced, or is it a fire hazard? Are there any oil leaks besides the engine/transmission gasket?
If you think you can handle it after an initial, in-depth inspection, start amassing parts and supplies and tools and get studying the auto-to-manual manual available on this site.
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