should engine be pulled or not
03-01-2011, 06:33 PM
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should engine be pulled or not
I have a 87s4 us it has 167,000 miles i have owned it for about a year, i dont know when the timing belt was done some I am going to have it done ,also the oil pan is leaking valve covers are leaking and also it needs motor mounts. is there anything that you suggest I should do while I am getting this repairs done thanks
03-01-2011, 07:18 PM
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Check compression, if it's low you might as well pull it, clean everything and do a complete refresh.
If you have to pay someone to do it, you'll go broke.
Good luck.
If you have to pay someone to do it, you'll go broke.
Good luck.
03-01-2011, 11:37 PM
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I agree to do it your self is the only way to go.
If you are only going to tackle the timing belt and related parts for now leave the engine in. But if you want to deal with the various oil leaks and motor mounts it is probably a good idea to pull it and deal with everything, includign full top end refresh while you have it out.
If you are only going to tackle the timing belt and related parts for now leave the engine in. But if you want to deal with the various oil leaks and motor mounts it is probably a good idea to pull it and deal with everything, includign full top end refresh while you have it out.
03-01-2011, 11:45 PM
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ask your mechanic if it needs to have the intake and cam covers redone.
Do search for intake refresh it will detail all of the parts that make this job complete with the mileage if it has not been done then,
a top end refresh will run you about 2500.00 in parts if you do it yourself,
if you pay then figure about 5K price doesnt include T belt/ WP
Unless you have reason the believe the engine is needing internal work then leave the engine alone just fix all of the ancillary systems.
I dont think you need a compression test,
but a new set of Bosch copper tips WR7DC will do the trick.
If your not handy with the toolbox then you best be handy with the pen to write checks
Do search for intake refresh it will detail all of the parts that make this job complete with the mileage if it has not been done then,
a top end refresh will run you about 2500.00 in parts if you do it yourself,
if you pay then figure about 5K price doesnt include T belt/ WP
Unless you have reason the believe the engine is needing internal work then leave the engine alone just fix all of the ancillary systems.
I dont think you need a compression test,
but a new set of Bosch copper tips WR7DC will do the trick.
If your not handy with the toolbox then you best be handy with the pen to write checks
03-02-2011, 12:58 AM
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As a reality check Craigslist L A .....1988 Porsche 928s4,auto,Only 74k miles,V8,Top Speed 160mph,very clean - $10950 (Malibu)
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Date: 2011-03-01, 11:35AM PST
Reply to: sale-fhwhb-2241353914@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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CLEAN CALF TITLE IN HAND,CURRENT REGISTRATION,CURRENT SMOG CERTIFICATE FOR OWNERSHIP TRANSFER
TIMING BELT REPLACED AT 62K MILES,NEW TIRES,NEW BRAKES,NEW SYNTHETIC OIL
ALL RECORDS SINCE NEW,ACCIDENT FREE,GARAGED,INTERIOR IS VERY CLEAN,SEATS LOOK LIKE NEW
BOOK VALUE IS $15K SO PRICE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE,SERIOUS ONLY, BEST TO CALL,AS I'M IN LAW SCHOOL,NO TIME FOR E-MAIL TAG!!
CALL ROBERT 310 920 1999
So here is a car with only 74,000 miles has 12,000 on the belt and is a year newer......how much is a 100,000 miles of new worth ??? Just the R and R of the engine is 14 hours book time as I recall, plus all the other things, now this 88 probably needs a few things done as well. But for under $11,000 ??
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Date: 2011-03-01, 11:35AM PST
Reply to: sale-fhwhb-2241353914@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
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CLEAN CALF TITLE IN HAND,CURRENT REGISTRATION,CURRENT SMOG CERTIFICATE FOR OWNERSHIP TRANSFER
TIMING BELT REPLACED AT 62K MILES,NEW TIRES,NEW BRAKES,NEW SYNTHETIC OIL
ALL RECORDS SINCE NEW,ACCIDENT FREE,GARAGED,INTERIOR IS VERY CLEAN,SEATS LOOK LIKE NEW
BOOK VALUE IS $15K SO PRICE IS NON-NEGOTIABLE,SERIOUS ONLY, BEST TO CALL,AS I'M IN LAW SCHOOL,NO TIME FOR E-MAIL TAG!!
CALL ROBERT 310 920 1999
So here is a car with only 74,000 miles has 12,000 on the belt and is a year newer......how much is a 100,000 miles of new worth ??? Just the R and R of the engine is 14 hours book time as I recall, plus all the other things, now this 88 probably needs a few things done as well. But for under $11,000 ??