http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2462884813

I live really close to this acution and I love the look of the car. He said in an email to me that the seal is cracked in the engine and it's not getting good compression. Should I get the car and try to rebuild the engine?

I'm not really "savy" in auto, but my dad is. With it sitting for 2 years what kind of problems should I expect?

I kinda need to know soon.


Thanks
Matt

 

Anybody got an opinion?

 

If it were me, I'd go check out the paint. If the paint's cherry, then I'd hop on it. But I'd feel comfortable building my own engine. If you're not, be prepared to dump an extra $1500 for a rebuild.

Steve

 

Cracked seal usually means broken motor, and to fix that, you need a rebuild, which can be very costly. Not to mention the problems of an 80s car that has been sitting for a while. Who knows what else is wrong with it. Rebuilding yourself probably isnt a good idea if you're not mechanically inclined, and dont have the proper tools.

 

lol, there is someone on this forum who wants it.

 

3 replies within one minute, wow.

 

Yeah, I know the other guy (current high bidder when I looked).

good luck

 

I got the tools to do the rebuild.... engine "crane", air compressor, welder, lots of body shop tools (my dad used to work in a body shop)

I could rebuild it... but how much work are we really talking about? like a month?

My guess is that it would just be best to replace the engine instead of rebuilding.

I appreciate the help. I'm thinking about other options right now.

Thanks

 

LOL

What a conisidence..... Funny stuff.

 

I would get it, an engine is only $1200 or you could do it yourself. Then you would have a kick *** ride, check the paint if your that close. Looks good from here...

 

How much money... if I did rebuild myself.... do you think the rebuild would cost?

Just guess about how much rebuilding an engine that has sat for 2 years would cost.

Thanks guys

 

Where can you pick up 13B engines for that much?

 

Go for it. Go see the guy first.

 

I dunno bout him but i can get em for same price from a engine importer/dealer near shea stadium(queens,ny...where the crappy mets play ).

 

Cool.... I'm gonna go for it.....

Hopefully that dude from here won't see this :p

 

It cost me $2200 for the engine not including labor.

 

Why $1200 for a used jspec (i.e. junk spec) when you can get a fresh rebuild starting at $1200?

 

interior is clean. I say get it then have Kevin rebuild whats left of the engine and you should have a great car

 

I'm actually wanting to do the rebuild myself now (to learn about it and stuff)

You are within a couple hour drive of me.... if I get to the point I can't do it myself.... I'll give ya a ring.