Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 So it keeps bugging me I have low compression in Cylinder 3. Thought I would just have the heads rebuilt and all of that. Seems that will cost quite a heft fee of around $600-700 with all the parts and machine work. Then I start thinking while the block is out I should replace the piston rings/seals. But I believe I have to split the block halves? This is just getting too far for me. I can't seem to find any engines local that are in GOOD condition that don't cost $600-$1100. So that doesn't seem to be on my list and Tigerjap has the JDM EJ25's now for $1,038 w/ shipping. Instead of the ~$800. I can't just "deal with it" because it bugs me and takes the fun out of driving the car knowing I have these issues. Also the oil pan needs to be replaced. Just seems like so much $$$ just to get it where it should be. I need suggestions. Sell it? Or attempt to fix it and be out of a car for quite some time (since I will have to work outside in the cold at the curb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 How did I know you would come here? Oh because you follow my posts everywhere I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wrong avy buddy. There's a number of us on Team Pony Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 But I know who you're talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 This was a serious thread. What was said before really seemed to have people ticked off. So I just let it be. Not sure why it has to follow me everywhere now. Because of a comment I made that turned into a war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98LGTLover Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I contemplated this with my car too. My parents said not to sell it. Why? Because you know that the car you have now is reliable so why not fix it because you know it will just add to the longjevity of the car. If you sell and then buy a different car you don't know where you stand as far as the previous owner servicing the car (unless they have records) and you could open up a whole new bunch of problems. So I ended up putting the money into my car and couldn't be happier with that decision. Also my parents have had issues with getting lemon cars in the past so we tend to fix our cars out of fear of getting another lemon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 This thread was serious? Doesn't a thread have to be older than one post before it derails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Generally. Not sure whats with you guys over there at the Pony Express feeling the need to be trolls. Who is Rich? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Generally. Not sure whats with you guys over there at the Pony Express feeling the need to be trolls. Who is Rich? Who, RC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just always been curious as to the "RIP Rich" as your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtmenace Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Sell. ^ this You don't sound like you re into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just always been curious as to the "RIP Rich" as your car. Wow. Way to make me feel like crap on a Friday night. Didn't need to remember that. A friend of many on LGT who died in a tragic motorcycle accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 what years were the bad head gaskets? could be just that. nevermind, just sell it and get a prius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Wow. Way to make me feel like crap on a Friday night. Didn't need to remember that. A friend of many on LGT who died in a tragic motorcycle accident. Not my intention. Was always curious as I said. I apologize for that. Just wish you guys would stop feeling the need to troll me. Anyways going to get back on topic with this. @Red beast it is a 96 L with the 2.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Sti swap. Much cheaper than your other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Solid plan Joel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 ^ this You don't sound like you re into it. It's more so the cost and the space I don't have to work on it. I would love to keep this car going as it would be hard to get rid of it and I have had fun with it. But it just seems things keep piling on top. Just becoming a hassle with my limited space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baddog Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Sti swap. Much cheaper than your other options. Wish I had the funds for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 15 year old car is a ...15 year old car. how many other things are going to fail or need maintaining after you fix the engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer-X Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Knock knock Whose there? saddogs engine Jump on it, Let's do it, Ride it, My Pony... EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer-X Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 BTW, opinion is spelled like this "opinion" not opnion and that's not my opinion it's the truth. Jump on it, Let's do it, Ride it, My Pony... EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonwacker Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 saddogs engine who? sorry...this forum practically blows goat nuts so im not always on here.Team Pony Express POSTED FROM MY COMPUTER USING A WEB BROWSER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer-X Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I screwed that one up huh. I guess I'll have to go back to the drawing board. Jump on it, Let's do it, Ride it, My Pony... EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Dammit. No punchline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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