N oob just bought first dsm

[AGrims]

So I recently bought what I think is a 95 eclipse gst with a seized motor ..i think I got a 4g63 motor. What are my best options to Do.. either tear down motor and try to salvage what I can or find same donor motor

 

[techboy]

Hard to answer the question really. Seized motor could mean a lot of things. Depending on what's going on with it, it might be worth pulling, rebuilding and putting back in the car. If there's substantial damage due to being seized it might be better to replace it. You need to some digging and find out more specifically what's going on with the motor. And .... first ... figure out what motor you have. Advice is going much different depending on whether you have a 4G63 or a 420A.

 

[AGrims]

If its got a turbo its a 4g63t right? ..how do I know if it 6bolt or 7 bolt?

 

[ChessmoDSM]

A picture is worth a thousand words, please post some up.. If it is a 4G63T and a 95, then it is a 7 bolt unless there was swap done..

 

[AGrims]

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[AGrims]

https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/1995-eclipse-customized/6561212677.html

 

[AWD-Tony]

Here's how to tell if you have a 6 bolt or 7 bolt

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/early-late-engine.html

 

[AGrims]

The oil pan is missing

 

[AWD-Tony]

Oh my. Just checked the CL link. I'd stay away from that unless you're really wanting those racing rims and seats .

 

[AGrims]

I want to restore to all factory oe parts
With that said I have the bumper wings and the rims for sale cheap cheap cheap

 

[doubleclutch]

Dear God.

Good luck with that. You will probably end up putting more into it then it would cost to buy a running car.

 

[AGrims]

Tbh after a long bath for the car.and its not too bad...sure the paint is crap but Im just there for the engine and turbo I'm selling it as a parts car too ...so lmk if you need anything if your in tampa bay area

 

[techboy]

To answer your question though .... yes, you have the 4G63 turbo model - which is a plus. Judging by the look of the intake manifold you have a 7 bolt most likely. What year is the car? If that CL ad didn't say, you can check the manufacture sticker on the door jam.

 

[AGrims]

It's a 95

 

[Atlantian]

Well if you bought it as a project for something to do stick with it man. There fun little cars and great tools to learn with. Also parts aren’t really to expensive and have great mod abilitie.

 

[ist dwa]

Get it out now before your bank account and your hair dissapears!