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Fun summer project! Weigh in on Engine/Tranny replacement. 700 1986

posted by  johnstanleyho on  Wed May 12 15:17 CST 2004
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Go for it! Idle your car for a week or two, arrange to drive something else so you don't have to be hurried. Redo and refurbish everything. Look at water pump, timing belt, radiator, turbo hoses (maybe machine the better Mitsu exhaust manifold to accept your Garrett so you can stay with your hoses and oil lines. Look at your harness, drain your power steering, check suspension and engine mounts,change the heet valve, perfect the A/C. Do everything to refurbish your '86 for another 10 years, if you love it. A transmission job alone is more than what you are paying for the whole package. It seems easier to take the hood off and lift motor and trans out and reverse with everything intact and ready. Like you say a great project and very satisfying. All you need is time and initiative. Tell your junkman you'll be back for particular pieces and you need him to cut you some slack. For less than $1500 you will have a really good 740 Turbo wagon you know is right. That is a great value in todays world!






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