I have a 1990 GTu that I had a new factory engine installed 34,000 miles ago. It just backfired and now only runs on one rotor. The dealer says he cannot rebuild the engine and that the car is scrap and I should buy a new one. Is this car a lost cause? It has new paint,good tires,and I bought it new. Hate to let it go. Does anyone rebuild these? I am in southern Oregon. thart

 

Yeah just get a new engine/rebuild that one if its alright. Also if your just strapped for cash get a known working one and drop it in there. Its a shame to see a car with nice paint/interior/etc just be sent off to a junkyard because of the engine being unfunctional.
For rebuilt engines and stuff check out the sticky here (NW section) tons of places to get work done.

 

yeah the series 5s are sharp lookin cars. keep that badboy and put a new engine in. hell, if you've got the budget, have her ported. you'll juice your panties.

 

Where in oregon are you?

I could atleast throw a compressor tester on there to see if the dealer isnt lying. Who was it?

 

I'm in Medford,.Is this the same as doing a compression test on a four stroke? What psi should I see?

 

If you want me to rebuild yours you are looking @ $600.00 + parts...

If you want more info call me on my cell @ 253-318-8605

Later
Dan Atkins
WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

 

Not quite...

Read here.
http://rotaryresurrection.com/\
Under tech and compresson test.

 

The dealer sounds like he is trying to bend you over so he can SCREW you!! Ive never heard such ****. Trashing a car because the motor is bad? Thats nuts.

 

a 90 gtu is worth decent money still id keep it,
definitly go to the link spider posted aznd read up on it a good motor is probably around 90+ compression , bad motor wl have liek 40 or less in 2 or more chambers

 

Keep it S5 are are to find, especially one in good condition. Just ask Karmaweasel! Ha jk karma. Ger her rebuilt and ported you'll love it.

 

How much do you want if you decide to sell it?

 

Yeah don't sell it unless you really have to. Getting a new motor isn't too bad of a fate, especally for such a beautiful car. Besides Tim 'the tool man' Taylor demands that you car make MORE POWER.

 

My friend at work has a salvage license (http://www.copart.com/) and we were bidding on a S5 na at the Pasco aution, with body it wasn't too bad but the insurance must have totaled it. We were outbid by someone in Boise...........for just over $2000. Thats for a "totaled S5".

 

^^^dang!