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Old 01-29-11, 10:47 PM
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not as bad as mine that sat for 9 years.
Old 01-31-11, 12:23 AM
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That's some nasty sh*t in there haha. Still that's a sweet find for 300 bucks
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Thanks for the kind words guys. I'm kind of losing my motivation though. As bad as I want to drive this car, the fact that I can't make it run is starting to frustrate me. I'm honestly thinking about selling it.
Old 02-02-11, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by redheddude222
I'm honestly thinking about selling it.
$301!

It's a TII right?

Seriously though, I hope you find your motivation. It really is worth it in the end.
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Yea, it's a fully stock turbo II with a freshly cleaned gas tank and new fuel pump. I'm hoping warmer weather will motivate me to get it finished.
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If I was to pull the motor to have it rebuilt, can anyone recommend a reputable rebuilder in the midwest? I don't want anything special, just a stock rebuild with beefier apex seals. I'd like to stay under the $1000 mark getting it running.
Old 02-07-11, 09:02 PM
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A rebuild for under a grand?
Good luck with that.
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Originally Posted by redheddude222
If I was to pull the motor to have it rebuilt, can anyone recommend a reputable rebuilder in the midwest? I don't want anything special, just a stock rebuild with beefier apex seals. I'd like to stay under the $1000 mark getting it running.
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A rebuild for under a grand?
Good luck with that.
How much does a nearly stock rebuild normally cost? I've had 4 cylinders rebuilt for around $1000, I thought a rotary might be less since they're so simple.
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Does he have a page you can link me to?
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I'm guessing that since there's not a high demand for rotary rebuild kits then they're pricier, and the number of rotary skilled mechanics compared to the rest of mechanics is slim.
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Originally Posted by redheddude222
If I was to pull the motor to have it rebuilt, can anyone recommend a reputable rebuilder in the midwest? I don't want anything special, just a stock rebuild with beefier apex seals. I'd like to stay under the $1000 mark getting it running.
Why are you so certain that it needs rebuilt? Have you checked compression?
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Why are you so certain that it needs rebuilt? Have you checked compression?
The engine ran pretty well. I don't think it needs rebuilt yet, but I would like to go ahead and start with a fresh motor. I haven't been able to drive it yet though, so I don't know if it's down on power or anything.
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