URGENT: What did I get myself into?

[zack11122]

You're driving it with no intake..... bruhhhh.

 

[keepthecrown]

I haven't been driving it there are no tags

 

[94RS]

Holy shit.... I hope you didn't pay more than 1k for that.

 

[keepthecrown]

Some better pictures of the engine bay

 

[keepthecrown]

Ok yes I understand the car is a POS that has already been established but I'm asking for any helpful tips...

 

[94RS]

You want a helpful tip? Part out the car to regain some of your money, start fresh with one that hasn't been beat to shit.

/thread

 

[MiketheDyke]

Tip: worry about maintenance first. Tuneup, timing belt, water pump, etc.

 

[R13]

I have to agree with 94rs on this one, I'd be scared to throw a dime at that thing in fear of it going up in flames.

However if you are dead set on fixing it we will do our best to help. :thumbs up

 

[zack11122]

First you need timing belt covers. I have some for sale.. next. Trace down all of his extra wires. And come back with what you find and what they go to.

 

[Nick_C78]

Basic tune up first. Spark plugs, plug wires, dizzy cap and rotor, fuel filter and get that intake from your buddy. Next set the timing properly since I am sure previous guy didn't(a compression test wouldn't hurt). After that fix and leaks it has. After that do the 100k mile maintenance aka timing belt, water pump, tensioner, valve lash. While doing.the timing belt get the covers for it. That's what I always do when I get a used car, unless there's a bigger issue that needs attention first.

 

[keepthecrown]

Ok thanks I'll keep you guys updated should start putting things together this sunday

 

[keepthecrown]

Plastidip stripped should be ready for paint by this weekend, parts also have been ordered and are on the way

 

[DonJulio]

Hmmm. Looks like your in deep shit.

That ricer is probably so happy he got rid of it.

Anyways.

Buy a new used engine IMO. It's probably beat to shit.

 

[keepthecrown]

Actually the engine was rebuilt and runs smoothly but there is a misfire because it needs a tune up

 

[R13]

This car just gets scarier & scarier. :lol: