mobythevan Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Got the new commuter car running last night and drove it in today. It had the usual bent valves, slipped timing belt. So I had the head rebuilt and replaced ALL the timing belt components. It seems to be running good now and everything on the car works. Pretty fun for $900 + $650 in repairs. I also noticed it has limited slip AWD. Now I need to get the exhaust swapped and the new IC mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proxlamus© Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 sweet!! good to hear the car is making progress!! I wish I could find a deal by the way.. where did you find the deal? newspaper? or happen to run into it locally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 in this case it was a co-worker that wanted to sell the car and knew I liked to work on turbo cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas J Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Be easy with launching it, 90-early 92 had a 3 bolt rear end which is known for being weak. Anyways, nice find. I gots much love for the DSMs -Dallas J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 Got the new commuter car running last night and drove it in today. It had the usual bent valves, slipped timing belt. So I had the head rebuilt and replaced ALL the timing belt components. It seems to be running good now and everything on the car works. Pretty fun for $900 + $650 in repairs. I also noticed it has limited slip AWD. Now I need to get the exhaust swapped and the new IC mounted. I worked for a Jeep/Eagle dealer in about 93 and there had to be at least one of those a week. At least you know the PO enjoyed it! My understanding is the way that failure happens is by taking it to a really high rpm and then letting off the gas suddenly, like when you're at the end of a straightaway and you jump on the brakes to slow for the corner. Great deal for $1500! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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