by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 11/03/2017 at 16:20
by "DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
Published 11/03/2017 at 16:20
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Important information. The previous owner took the belt for the A/C off, so I’m guessing it has a seized compressor. Oh well, people survived before A/C. Plus if it is seized I could probably get the guy to come down on the price a little.
Now for the possible HG issue. First of all it only misfires below 2k. I don’t really know much about HG failures, but I’d think if it was the HG the misfire wouldn’t go away after 2k.
Also the owner said there’s just a puff of white smoke when you accelerate for the first time or after it’s been idling for a while. I didn’t see any smoke come out when he drove it, but he said he saw a little bit when I did.
Anyway, I’m starting to thing the smoke might be oil from leaky valve seals (Just like a Honda!) rather than a HG based on that. However I’d still get a leakdown test done before buying it.
The only other issue with it is that the shifter is sloppy af, but that’s probably just shifter bushings. (Also how does the red line of grammar magic not recognize the word shifter?)
Also I’m going to go see an Integra tomarrow. And possibly an old F150, Tercel, and EF Civic as well.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 6
Also I just wanted to mention that this post was published exactly at 4:20 eastern time. (or whatever time Kinja uses.)
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
11/03/2017 at 16:23, STARS: 4
So the Gallant smokes then?
"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
11/03/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 0
It sounds like there are a few sketchy things wrong with it, I’d pass. Have you looked into XJ Cherokees?
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 16:30, STARS: 2
‘erey day!
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 16:30, STARS: 0
Haven’t seen any. At least in my ideal price range. I’d also prefer to not get a truck or SUV.
"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
11/03/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 0
panther platform?
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
11/03/2017 at 16:38, STARS: 0
Also I’m going to go see an Integra tomarrow. And possibly an old F150, Tercel, and EF Civic as well.
One of these things is not like the other...
Also, pass on this Galant.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 16:41, STARS: 0
Nope :( Although I just bumped up my price range to $1,500 on CL.
"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
11/03/2017 at 16:47, STARS: 0
I just did a search like that in my area, checking the box for 6 cylinders brought up some interesting stuff.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 16:54, STARS: 2
6 cylinder + FWD = bad (Unless VR6)
"For Sweden" (rallybeetle)
11/03/2017 at 17:01, STARS: 1
If he ever re-appears, Jagvar owns a Galant and probably knows about Galants.
"Noah - Now with more boost." (antriebverliebt)
11/03/2017 at 17:13, STARS: 0
agreed!
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
11/03/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 0
What engine is that, 1.8?
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
11/03/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 0
I know this might be difficult given your budget, but I’d stay the hell away from anything without working AC.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 0
I think, I know it’s a single cam though.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 17:24, STARS: 1
but my grandpa said it builds character!
"FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com" (alphaass)
11/03/2017 at 17:54, STARS: 0
Remember things dont rust here: https://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/d/2007-mazda/6366695306.html
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 17:59, STARS: 1
Too new.
(I kid, I just texted the guy)
"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
11/03/2017 at 18:27, STARS: 0
This former 2nd gen MX6 and Legend coupe owner disagrees with you. :)
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
11/03/2017 at 18:29, STARS: 0
INTEGRA!!...........
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 18:32, STARS: 0
Legend has a longitudinal engine, so it doesn’t count. I’ll just concede the MX6 since I don’t really know how hard/easy they are to work on.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 18:34, STARS: 0
I’m gonna see one tomorrow. I’ve called about a few already, but they were already sold :(
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
11/03/2017 at 18:35, STARS: 0
yeah, gotta be quick........ keep after it, one will turn up pretty soon. any word on yours yet?.....
"ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com" (ita97)
11/03/2017 at 18:40, STARS: 0
Eh, not the easiest car in the world to work on, but also not the worst. I went as far as an engine swap on mine. They are picky about certain things to run well and parts aren’t necessarily cheap. I’d probably rank it as easier to work on than my LT1 C4, but not as much fun as the E39. Also not as much fun as the integra (although the integra became a lot more fun without having all the A/C and power steering stuff under the hood).
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
11/03/2017 at 18:47, STARS: 1
Nope, Only one week until it’s declared a loss :(
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/04/2017 at 19:32, STARS: 1
Did you see my posts a few months ago about trying to sell an Integra? That was about the most bloody-awful car I’ve ever encountered. And ugly as sin.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
11/04/2017 at 19:50, STARS: 0
i remember it, it was an early 9os one...... those are good transportation. they can pull in the mileage, but if they are not a manual, they have a hard time getting out of thier own way. they are one of those must own cars......
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
11/04/2017 at 19:55, STARS: 1
...must-NOT-own cars...
Do you remember me posting about the Versa last Summer? Swapped engine/tranny, then swapped tranny? WELL, now the rear main seal is leaking a quart of oil in 1000 miles, so I get to drop the tranny AGAIN. $1,000 worth of labor and a $33 part from the Nissan dealership. Tell me again why I didn’t renew that gasket before I installed the engine? Oh, yeah: I had my head in my
duffel bag
.
"Die-Trying" (die-trying)
11/04/2017 at 19:58, STARS: 0
have you checked all the simple stuff, like the egr system?, to make sure that its not just building up pressure, and pushing it out the easiest spot....