Hey guys, I started fixing up my car last summer, I got really close to completing it, but then I moved to Chicago to go to law school. I'm back for about another month, but I have very little time (or motivation) to finish it up.

If someone is looking for extra cash or just has free time, I need someone to finish up my car for me, which I may or may not have to sell to contribute to my very expensive tuition. If there is any interest let me know.

 

i would so help you but you live hella far lol.

 

Haha, you can sleep in my garage.

Maybe it'll help if I say what's left to be done... The oil pan is leaking, so the motor needs to be pulled to re seal the oil pan. 2nd, I missed some electrical connections somewhere, and the interior power/fuel pump isnt turning on, I think its something simple, but I couldn't figure it before I left and I haven't been in my garage this summer.

 

You Gotta Pimp My Ride..

 

sell it now and buy a better one when you are out of school... if you still want one.

 

I live in Camas, send me a PM - I may be able to help you with it.

 

I plan on it, but I want to get it finished before I do, I've already put in a lot of work, I would like to see it complete, and its worth more that way.

I'm still lookin..

 

Hey bud! I think I might be your man.
I live in ridgefield.
I mostly work on 1st gens, but will be happy to tackle whatever you have.
do you have a garage? If not, I have one here.

 

if someone wants to fix up my car too they can...haha. Anyone want to install my front cover gasket for me?

 

Brian, that will teach you to not waste a year to complete it and run out your warranty before you start the motor

 

I do have a garage, but I'm going back to Chicago in about 2 weeks, so I would like to find someone who has their own space to work on it, I do have a full set of tools, compressor, engine lift, if you need.

There are 3 major things to be completed:
-The motor needs to be pulled and the oil pan needs to be resealed (properly this time),
-Some electrical problems will have to be tackled,
-The interior need to be reassembled: seats, center console, and door panels.

The only thing that could take some time is hunting down the electrical problems, but I think its just one or two really basic things.

If you or anyone else is interested send me a PM.

 

PM sent

 

Got started on it today. I looked at the car during the week and decided to take it on as a project.
Lots of work to be done still, mostly wiring and a bit of plumbing . Today was a 10 hour day. Tore it down, took out the engine, stripped it, found several parts we have to order tomorrow, and got the leaking oil pan taken care of. Its going to be a very nice car when its done. The paint job is great.

More photos as I finish it tomorrow and hopefully have it back to him Tuesday.

I am taking on projects until I find a new job so if anyone else needs a hand, send me a PM. I am fairly reasonable. Prefer to stick with FD's and modded FC's.

 

wait that actually worked? Mine needs the front cover gasket replaced

 

I just got back from Seattle. I j got your text, lol I must have done a number on that oil pan. I think I want to swap out that clutch out while you have the motor out. I'll give you a call tomorrow once I get my parts. Lookin good though!

 

New clutch is ready. Its a stage 1 act I believe, just a bit better then stock.
Parts list so far:
1) Engine Wiring Harness
2) Hood release cable
3) Oil pan level sensor
4) Turbo vacuum line restrictor pills
5) 1 120amp main fuse, 2 60amp main fuses, 3 30amp main fuses
6) 5q oil, 1gal coolant
7) and more, dont have my list near me...

 

I'll show you guys how this car started:

 

 

Motor Before:





Motor After:

 

Before:


No Carpet:


Matting:


Black Carpet:

 

Today was a slow day. Oil pan was inspected, cleaned, and resealed, clutch installed, engine wiring/rats nest checked, turbos checked. Found a hair line crack in one of the turbo cartidges where the oil/water lines are. Going to inspect it tomorrow, see if its repairable. If not I have another cartridge from a dead set of 99 turbos (one is bad, the other good, hopefully they will match!).

Ordered the Hood Release cable.
Looking for a Oil level sensor that goes on the oil pan. Wire was broken off.
Engine harness is back ordered!!!

 

Car runs!

Still waiting for a harness.

 

List of replaced parts for reference:

Supplied by Cash Money-
Wiring harness
Throttle Body/TPS
Exhaust gaskets
Hood release

Supplied by myself-
Starter
ECU
Oil level sensor
Oil pressure sensor
C clip for turbo wastegate control
Coil packs
Coil wiring

Stuff I need to bring tomorrow to finish it...
Brake light bulbs
Seat bolts
Cat air pipe

Just over 40 hours in to this now...