951 PPI done
08-20-2003, 08:02 PM
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951 PPI done
Well, I got a PPI done on the 951 I'm interested in. Here's the verdict.
The Bad:
1. Transmission is leaking. (Seal replacement)
2. Cam housing leaking. (not very badly)
3. AC Compressor is leaking.
4. Lower ball joints bad. (replace with Rennbay units)
5. Left lower control arm bushing is bad. (replace)
6. Balance shaft housing is leaking.
(I see nothing anywhere)
7. Transmission mount is bad (Replace with Huntly racing unit)
8. New clutch.
9. Cam seals are leaking. (I don't see much of anything leaking.)
The Good:
1. The body is in great shape
2. Polished Fuchs.
3. The engine is very strong.
So, the question is, is it worth it? The asking price is $4800 as is. I feel at home in the shop and am confidant that I can do the repares my self. I think the car is worth $3500 max as is. What do others think?
The Bad:
1. Transmission is leaking. (Seal replacement)
2. Cam housing leaking. (not very badly)
3. AC Compressor is leaking.
4. Lower ball joints bad. (replace with Rennbay units)
5. Left lower control arm bushing is bad. (replace)
6. Balance shaft housing is leaking.
(I see nothing anywhere)7. Transmission mount is bad (Replace with Huntly racing unit)
8. New clutch.
9. Cam seals are leaking.
(I don't see much of anything leaking.)The Good:
1. The body is in great shape
2. Polished Fuchs.
3. The engine is very strong.
So, the question is, is it worth it? The asking price is $4800 as is. I feel at home in the shop and am confidant that I can do the repares my self. I think the car is worth $3500 max as is. What do others think?
08-20-2003, 08:12 PM
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I would say at $4800 it is a good buy.
Clutch could cost you $2,000. A/C $1,500.
When was the last timing belt installed? Water pump? Motor Mounts? Brakes? What is the engine compression? How is the interior?
Clutch could cost you $2,000. A/C $1,500.
When was the last timing belt installed? Water pump? Motor Mounts? Brakes? What is the engine compression? How is the interior?
08-20-2003, 08:13 PM
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Alex - How many miles?? The 4800 would be a buy around here, but lowball them baby!. All I'd worry about is the tranny. New clutch and leaking trans sounds like a odd combination.
Good luck!
Good luck!
08-20-2003, 10:14 PM
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Keep looking, I got my 87 with just a few more miles for 3900 from a dealer. It needs some work but nothing more than you have listed there. Actually a little less and the body and interior are very clean. I did have to transport it from Cali though.
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Re: 951 PPI done
Originally posted by jabbadeznuts
So, the question is, is it worth it? The asking price is $4800 as is. I feel at home in the shop and am confidant that I can do the repares my self. I think the car is worth $3500 max as is. What do others think?
So, the question is, is it worth it? The asking price is $4800 as is. I feel at home in the shop and am confidant that I can do the repares my self. I think the car is worth $3500 max as is. What do others think?
08-21-2003, 02:16 AM
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Originally posted by Bill Clutch could cost you $2,000. A/C $1,500.