Yes it is my first DSM and first project car. My skill level is still beginner but I do have all the tools needed for mostly any automotive work. I like to work on cars as a hobby and the best way to learn is to grab a beater and do all the maintenance yourself. My plan for the car is a fast...

Yeah you are right. I was going to skip this step and do it after seeing the engine run for at least a few minutes, but it is risky as the belt could theoretically break. I'll hold off on trying to run it and change the belt first hopefully its all worth it at the end!

Awesome, thanks for the help! I have no maintenance history for this car so I have no idea what was changed. I want to first make sure the thing even runs before I dump more money into it.

I recently purchased a 91 eclipse 158k miles for 300$ that has been sitting for 3 years. Owner claims it ran before he let it sit for so long. I took the risk and purchased the car, this will be my first project car. Everything on the car is stock.I'm doing all the preventive maintenance I can...

I know the wheels will not fit, but will I be able to use the tires ?

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I recently bought a 91 Eclipse turbo completely stock I have a set of 1998 BMW 740iL wheels and they have 235 60 R16 tires on them. Will these tires be able to fit on the eclipse with 16 inch wheels ? If I have to make any modifications I don't mind.Thanks!!