The $4500 89 5sp is NO LONGER...
02-07-2009 | 05:03 PM
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From: Bandon, OR
The $4500 89 5sp is NO LONGER...
...Worth $4500.
Intake & cam covers have been removed & re-finished.
New: Knock sensors, throttle switch, vacuum lines, cam chain tensioner pads, fuel lines, flappy actuator, crank sender, cleaned injectors, couple of intake hoses, assorted seals & gaskets- and what I think was the main problem with how this car was running: the ignition control modules. I replaced the amp connectors on both temp sensors, knock sensors and hall sender- I have new connectors for the injectors, but the originals appear to be working. One thing I did do was make a short male-female amp connector pigtail to make the idle controller waaaaay easier to attach.
The car now runs beautifully. Took it for a short drive & checked function of creature comforts- everything works except the remote hatch- including the A/C.
On to the motor mounts & oil pan gasket, then the PC polisher and a little interior detailing.
I have attached a few pics of progress so far. I had a friend of mine media blast the intake & cam covers, then I painted them with Duplicolor ceramic engine primer/paint and used touch-up for the letters. I used the same paint on the cross brace. I used a wire brush attachment on my drill press then a buffing wheel to clean up the cam cover fasteners.
The only real problems with this car is the front bumper cover & one of the fog/driving light lenses.
So, I'm saying this is no longer a $4500 car- more like a $12,500 car.
Brian
Intake & cam covers have been removed & re-finished.
New: Knock sensors, throttle switch, vacuum lines, cam chain tensioner pads, fuel lines, flappy actuator, crank sender, cleaned injectors, couple of intake hoses, assorted seals & gaskets- and what I think was the main problem with how this car was running: the ignition control modules. I replaced the amp connectors on both temp sensors, knock sensors and hall sender- I have new connectors for the injectors, but the originals appear to be working. One thing I did do was make a short male-female amp connector pigtail to make the idle controller waaaaay easier to attach.
The car now runs beautifully. Took it for a short drive & checked function of creature comforts- everything works except the remote hatch- including the A/C.
On to the motor mounts & oil pan gasket, then the PC polisher and a little interior detailing.
I have attached a few pics of progress so far. I had a friend of mine media blast the intake & cam covers, then I painted them with Duplicolor ceramic engine primer/paint and used touch-up for the letters. I used the same paint on the cross brace. I used a wire brush attachment on my drill press then a buffing wheel to clean up the cam cover fasteners.
The only real problems with this car is the front bumper cover & one of the fog/driving light lenses.
So, I'm saying this is no longer a $4500 car- more like a $12,500 car.
Brian
Also, you are to be commended for rescuing this shark from possibly becoming a body parts donor
02-07-2009 | 05:49 PM
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Awesome!
Any competent body shop can take care of that front bumper.
In fact, look for one of those places that specialize in bumper repairs - Bumper Medic, etc. They'll get it looking new at a fraction of what a body shop will charge.
That style fog light requires replacement of the entire assembly, around $130 if I recall last time I replaced mine. You can't replace just the glass lens The new one will make the other unbroken one look very tired in comparison.
Any competent body shop can take care of that front bumper.
In fact, look for one of those places that specialize in bumper repairs - Bumper Medic, etc. They'll get it looking new at a fraction of what a body shop will charge.
That style fog light requires replacement of the entire assembly, around $130 if I recall last time I replaced mine. You can't replace just the glass lens The new one will make the other unbroken one look very tired in comparison.
