I bought an '87 TII with a rebuilt motor, hks t04e, rebuilt tranny, new centerforce clutch and several other goodies to drop into my '88 TII. The '87 has been in an accident where it was rolled several times. When i pulled the engine/turbo/tranny I noticed the turbo was seized. The exhaust side is fairly rusted, blade and housing. Is anyone using the hks sport turbo upgrade, and have you rebuilt or upgraded the internals? Also, is there anyway to determine the condition of the engine while it is out of the car? The only thing that appears to be damaged is a cracked water neck. Does anyone have suggestions on what should be replaced/checked before the install into my car? The '88 TII I drive now runs great, and I would rather be safe than sorry. Also, if anyone needs anything from an '87 TII, just let me know. Thanks in advance for any and all help!

 

pull the spark plugs and turn the engine over by hand. If you hear six consecutive STRONG chugs, the engine is probably OK.

 

anyone else?