trtturbo Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 I found an '87 SE today for $300. Of course at that price its a little rough. Body is straight with an older repaint, good glass, 5 speed, great seats and dash, pass door panel is torn up, needs a clutch, drivers window motor is out, motor turns over, but will not start. Seller is telling me its electrical. I think its a easily a good deal at that price. I'm in Texas, so rust is not a big concern. Any opinions welcome. I am pretty sure I'm going to pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 what happens when you try and start it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trtturbo Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 just turns over. No fuel or fire. Seller said he was going down the road and it just quit. No noise when turning over. It could be something as simple as a fuel pump. I still havent made my mind up yet. I found a few others much cleaner for a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 $50 says its the timing belt... pop the dizzy cap, turn it over... if the rotor turns your lucky, if it does not... new motor time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 It probably needs a few thousand $ to get it in shape. Timing belt failure is a very good thought -if it is then the entire engine is probably shot and not salvagable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 pull dizzy cap and turn it over see if it spins...if it doesnt spin then TB is more than likely the cause...I recommend changing the belt and setting everything up right...turn it over and listen for loud bad noises...if not run a compression check and this will tell you which cylinders are the worst off...then tear down and pull heads inspect all then replace valves if no other major damage...i broke a belt in my 87 and had bent valves in #1 and #3 did the work myself and like $300 later and a couple days and i was back up and running... if timing belt is good...i'd check for fuel pump priming and sending gas to the TB...then I'd check the resistor, coil, cap, rotor and plugs...I'd also check the timing b/c it could have been a botched job and got an x amount of degrees out so ti wont fire... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 exactly what happened with my 88. but i already knew she puked a rod when i bought her. i say $100 it's the timing belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trtturbo Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well, I didnt get that one. Just too much unknown. I found a '90 that had a ton of receipts for maint. It had a fuel leak, but after $6.00 and 15 minutes, it was up and running. Its a 4x4, 5sp. Interior is near perfect, a/c works, and it drives great. I gave $1100 for it. I'll post a pic in a day or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csutke Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 sweet...if theres other members close by...u could pick up that other 1 for $300 and part it out if u have the space for it...a lot of parts are interchangeable esp if its the same interior/exterior color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trtturbo Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Here are a couple of pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 grats!!!!! nice rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 looks clean nice find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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