318ti.org forum (http://www.318ti.org/forum/index.php)
-   I'm thinking about buying a ti. (http://www.318ti.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=51)
-   -   95 ti 5 speed - Thoughts? (http://www.318ti.org/forum/showthread.php?t=43418)

Kilomattox 08-07-2017 01:42 AM

95 ti 5 speed - Thoughts?
 
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...245981083.html

This is only my second post, and i posted the other one in "Ebay and craigslist listings", so im sure if this is not the place to have this thread somebody will move it lol. but I am really interested in taking on this Compact as a small project. All i need out of the car initially is a dd, though down the line i hope to be able to make the car a little more fun.

I'm mainly wondering if i can keep my costs low by just obtaining an extra head (~$50 from a junkyard, already found a whole motor for $250), head gasket, water pump/tstat, timing chain/tensioners. I'm decent with wrenching, and i have a couple friends who are much more experienced that can help. i just figure since the head is already off, it would be less difficult of a project just because i dont have to remove it myself.

Any help would be great!

manac 08-07-2017 07:57 PM

You'll just have to figure out how it all goes together again!
They're fun cars, pretty easy to work on.
I'd figure the cost of a good running engine and 500-1000 more for all the other things.

Kilomattox 08-07-2017 09:04 PM

I plan to also buy a service manual and roam the internet for DIY's.

Like i said, i have already found a 120k M42 swap for $250, but since i dont have the time/skills/money to motor swap, i plan to just ensure the health of the old block/pistons, and throw a new head/headgasket/cooling system into it. Figure i can keep it all under $2k, which is what i expect to sell my truck for

bazar01 08-08-2017 11:42 AM

Just get the whole M42 motor and you will have lots of spare parts. :biggrin:

Kilomattox 08-08-2017 03:59 PM

Thats the way i was leaning, though again im not sure where id put the motor if i bought it lol. Hoping i can get the car itself for 600 + 250 for the other engine. Im going to look around at indie shops first and see if anyone is willing to do the job lol. One guy said "2300-3k if anyone will even touch it" like ??? its not like the block is cracked. Also gonna try and get in touch with a machine shop to see what it would be like for a valve job+remachining.


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 10:54 PM.

vBulletin Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©1999 - 2024, 318ti.org