Bought a new toy

[antiheroX]

I saw it on craigslist today and I couldent pass it up.
1995 GST
170,xxx mi, clean cloth interior, mostly stock except for a 3" HKS turbo back.

The bad
It ate an oil pump, no carpet, some rot in the right front strut tower.

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[absolute_DSM]

DSMs are not toys

170k ekk was it rebuilt yet?

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[antiheroX]

No. I'll be doing the rebuilding.
Fixed pic sizes. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[conquestpa]

how much!? why would it need rebuilding? these engines last forever if not abused.

 

[antiheroX]

$500
The oil pump died but I might be able to replace just the pump if there wasn't any real damage done.

 

[spooln4fun]

My talon had 178,xxx miles on it, and it just died but i agree they live for a long time...good find

 

[h8r]

Nice find... I bought my 99 GST and it has 142k right now... Needless to say the last 5 thousand have been tough miles.... Picked it up for 2000 bucks and it has a Brand NEW tranny and clutch! Old lady couldnt drive so she had the front bumper all scratched up from curbs.. Replaced that.. for inspection it needed Inner Tie rod and windshield....250 bucks to get her on the road was a steal! I have already put 2500 bucks into mods though... So much for getting it cheap....and keeping it cheap........ It runs like a top though. Congrats!

 

[antiheroX]

If all goes to plan I'll have it in my driveway tomorrow evening.
To Do
1. Find all the camshaft retainers and valvetrain components that the PO removed and stuck in the trunk area.
1a. Open beer

2. Drop the oil pan and remove some main caps to see how bad the damage is.
2a. Open beer

3. Make a parts list
3a. Eat

4. Proceed to bench race and brag about how badass this is gonna be when I get it running.
4a. Open yet another beer.

5. Get an indepth look at the rotten spot on the RF strut tower.

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5a. Yes, more beer.

 

[JDMHVN]

Hope you know a welder... I work at a body shop and the best thing to do would be to cut that out and start new.

 

[blaster1812]

Dam nice for 500 bucks.

 

[Hideki]

how much!? why would it need rebuilding? these engines last forever if not abused.

I must've not gotten the memo... I thought beating the snot out of a 4G63 was a prerequisite to owning a DSM? I'm just kidding of course (maybe)

 

[antiheroX]

Hope you know a welder... I work at a body shop and the best thing to do would be to cut that out and start new.

I work part-time at a body shop, and are pretty handy with a MIG.

Dam nice for 500 bucks.

Thanks!

 

[Cs4g63]

Damn nice find.
I wish I could find a 2g for that cheap.

 

[antiheroX]

Hopefully I'll have it in my driveway Friday night.
Take a look at this lovely rust spot I have to patch.

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Look at my finger!!!!

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BTW what gauge sheet steel should I use in that area for the patch panel?

 

[antiheroX]

Got the car home last night and found a bunch of work was just done.
I'm on my way out so I'' have the damage report later.

 

[antiheroX]

DAMAGE REPORT

Balance belt broke
Timing belt missing a few teeth
Main & rod bearings are slightly worn

 

[Tarascan79]

nice find, i just sold my built awd95 with no tranny for $750
I need the money fast and couldnt leave it listed for long. Hope i can find a good deal when i get enough money.

 

[antiheroX]

nice find, i just sold my built awd95 with no tranny for $750
I need the money fast and couldnt leave it listed for long. Hope i can find a good deal when i get enough money.

I know of a 92 Talon with a blown Headgasket for $500 ish real clean and straight