about timing???

[1997RS]

I have my eyes set on this fwd 91' eclipse. It is selling for 800 dollars and it has skipped timing, What exactly do I need to get to fix it and in what order. How expensive is it going to be I am selling my RS 97' and will get this fwd if its good for fixiing up. Any help in advise is appreciated. Oh, if I buy it Where can I get a head for it??? good price.

 

[BUCK]

IF the existing Head is bad & not a good core you could spend another $800 in PARTS on a replacement Head, Gaskets, Timing Belt & Tensioner...
The REAL questions here are ...
Did it hole out a piston?
Is it pretty stock or modded out?
Is the ECU still in it? Is the ECU good?
How about the Tranny & Clutch?
Tires? Brakes? Etc?
How long has it beeen laid up dead?
You could EASILY get to $4 or $5K invested in it pretty quick -
& THE BIG QUESTION IS>>>>>>

By that time WILL YOU WISH you'd bought an AWD?

 

[1997RS]

Hmmmm Wow!

I didnt even think of all that good God for dsmtuners.com Thanks man, I think I know where an AWD 93' is sitting and running but its automatic, I dont know how much. Would you know how much would I be looking at? I will be going out to see it today in like 30 minutes from now and its about 2 hrs away. What should I be looking for on this car and would it be a better deal? even if its auto??? In the future could I change to 5speed? Thanks BUCK.

 

[BUCK]

Isn't a 93 a 7-Bolt Motor? Ideally you get an EARLY 92 AWD with 4 Bolt rear end & 6 bolt block - I doubt the Auto-Tranny swap is cost effective - It would have be a cherry 91 or EARLY 92 AWD before I did that - be patient dude - there's a good one out there...

 

[Streetbeat]

i agree with the being patient...but dont fear the 93-94 7 bolts. yeah ideally you want a pre 92 engine.
i wouldnt suggest buying an automatic if you dont want an automatic. the swap isnt worth it if you dont already own the car.

 

[Streetbeat]

i agree with the being patient...but dont fear the 93-94 7 bolts. yeah ideally you want a pre 92 engine.

 

[1997RS]

Thanks for your help and comments guys. guess what I saw the car is an automatic like mentioned previously and it is not so good of a shape, its been stopped for nearly 3 yrs the guy said. You wouldnt believe how much this kook is asking for it... $4500... yes i know and guess what so funny. The whole damn car is stock, has now mods, even the wheels, and has 168,000 miles on it, I said to myself no wonder the damn car been here for 3 yrs . After I sell my RS I will take my time in looking for the perfect math upon AWD, 5speed, and it would have to be white I love cars that are white or black dont matter really, and it has to be an pop-up headlight I dont know what year exactly but it has to be, theres something about that and it calls my attention the most. Having 2 rx-7's and wanting the Talon or Eclipse AWD the same aswell pop-up I made my mind on that, Thanks guys any suggestion upon where I can start doing my search around the country for my match???