95champagnepath Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 So found this fixer upper for $1k. Thinking I'll offer him around $400 for it. This is the listing http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/1636887507.html Emailed him about the valves and this is what he told me... and I quote.... "Well I replaced the water pump and while I was down there I replaced the timing belt! It's an interferance motor and I put the timing belt on but it must have jumped a few teeth and I think that caused the piston to bent a few valves! I'm not a mechanic but that's my guess because now it has no compression. Yes I do have an extra set of head I have a whole motor for it but I was just going to use the heads off it! It's a great truck for 1000 dollars moat everything under the hood is new" Anyone have an idea on how much that could run me? Is the motor even repairable? Or would you say it's just a waste of time? Thanks for any advice. It is much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 How many miles?? $1000 is a bit steep for a non running, 20 year old truck, but if he threw in the other motor... Either way, to fix it takes some time, $ and a place to do it. I do know a few people who will want the light bar though... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I would check out this one first if I were you. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1665449590.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 He stated that the motor in it currently has 97k. I have the place to fix it. Kinda unsure on the cost of the fix. Should have time haha. I'm thinking of probably going no higher than 500 for it. $1000 is pretty steep that's for sure. Yeah I thought about that one. It looks a little more beat, not too sure on how to put in a fuel filter, and the paint looks pretty sun beaten. What do you see in that one Koveman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 ...too many doors on the second one. And from what I get out of it the 2 door comes with a spare set of heads(which wold be a lttle harder than a fuel filter FYI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Yeah Figured that. You think it's not worth it then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunya Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Don't personally pay 4 didget number prices for cars and can generally keep one (or 3 at the moment) at work while I put it back togher. Me being a 2door person would after making sure their ain a laundry list of other issues wold try to find out the bottom line and go for it, but your situation I would put money down differs from mine a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I decided to check out the $1k pathy and it's in pretty nice shape for that price. It's a '95 SE with LSD and rear disc. It has an upper intake manifold leak and needs some TLC. Then engine and tranny have been replaced, but the maintenance history is completely unknown. The interior is really clean and it even has the moon roof sun shade. It will certainly need a paint job if you care about that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Just like Nunya I am completely unbiased, but I might have a look at the 87. Seems like its got more going for it off the bat to me. Plus you already have a 4-door, don't you? If it checks out, maybe offer the guy $600. Then $800 if he includes the other engine and the full $1000 if he swaps the heads and lets you help. Keep in mind you're going to need at the very least new gaskets, a timing belt kit and a water pump. Can you change a timing belt? If so, then you can probably swap heads. Take a look at a Chilton's or Haynes manual and check out what's involved. Not too hard really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Bah, if you already have a 4 door, stick with the superior units. Besides, it is REALLY handy to have another vehicle to swap test parts with... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Yeah. Got some more pics of the black one. Needs some TLC and a lil more work. I'm thinking I'll offer him 300 for that plus the other motor. Beastpath gave me a hand with changing the timing belt and water pump on my '95. Wasn't too bad of a job. Or as Koveman is saying, there is this other pathfinder http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/1665449590.html Think that one would be the better buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastpath Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 swapping heads is easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nytrosfinder Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I say Pick up that 2 door, Sell those Bucket seats to me for $50 a chair, or sell em on ebay for $200. It's got a light bar on it, so thats something worth considering. If its rust free/ light on rust and there inst a Laundry list like you said, I would go for it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekupathy87 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 *sighs* light bar!!!! haha if you buy it... i will buy the light bar off you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KovemaN Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Forget the one I mentioned. I went to buy it and found salt residue on the carpet up under the dash. The thing got dipped in the ocean at one point and I'm not going to subject myself to that can of worms. I wouldn't suggest it for anyone else either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Looks like there is a bit of a list. Not long though. Offered him $300. See what happens. It'd be nice to acquire an extra rig for strictly off roading purposes. A dip in the Ocean?? That's too bad. Thanks for pointing that one out Koveman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismothunder Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 ...too many doors on the second one. And from what I get out of it the 2 door comes with a spare set of heads(which wold be a lttle harder than a fuel filter FYI) Nunya...I thought you knew better...there isnt a 2 door pathy,theres a 3 door and a 5 door...and you call your self a pathy fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I don't think its a bad price...if the frame isnt rusted all to hell...i'd pay maybe $700-$800 for it max...if its just burning a lil oil from blow by on the valves that's not a big deal...if its ring blow by thats a lil bit bigger of a deal but wouldnt be a show stopper...I think that truck could be parted out easily for $2k...the lightbar and lights would get you at least $200 if not closer to $300... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95champagnepath Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Yeah. The guy seems pretty firm on $1000. Not to sure how he thinks it's worth anywhere near that. Found another pathy being auctioned off tomorrow. Extremely clean, over $6k put into it for repairs and replacements over the past few years. 205k. Unfortunate that I have to let that one go. Will easily get bidded up to the $2k range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 Nunya...I thought you knew better...there isnt a 2 door pathy,theres a 3 door and a 5 door...and you call your self a pathy fan. So mine's actually a 4-door if you count the sunroof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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