good deal?

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  1. 87turbochicken New Member

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    i recently found a 87 turbocoupe for sale and its 500 bucks, it has new water pump, alternator, shocks etc... what im wondering is if its a good deal? the guy i talked to said that those cars have a "plastic" valve cover and it was melted??(strange) and how hard is it to find a new cover? also he said that it is missing two exhaust manifold studs, but it runs and drives still...worth the cash? :banana:
    87turbochicken, Apr 20, 2005
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    go for it

    nope that car sounds like a pile of crap :notnice: but you better give me that guys address so i can go check it out for you just in case :D
    Willy0314, Apr 20, 2005
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    hmm

    the VC isnt plastic at all is it, thats the timing belt cover thats plastic right?
    87turbochicken, Apr 20, 2005
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    yeah it is right that.. the Plastic thing is the timing belt cover..
    Keasbey, Apr 20, 2005
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    It's a good deal. Have you seen the car? Even if it was a complete pile of dog doo, you've got more than $500 in parts if you have the space/time.
    Turbopit, Apr 20, 2005
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    Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper:
    Good deal or no?
    Discipulus, Apr 20, 2005
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    If it's in OK shape, then yes. You could probably talk them down.
    Turbopit, Apr 22, 2005
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    i got the car a few days ago, all it needs is the exahust manifold bolts fixed and i got to get the fuel gauge working somehow?? other than that, theres only 100xxx miles on it so it didnt look too bad either.. Looked hella better than i thought it would, and if there i a fuel sending unit or somethin that works with the gauge, doesn anyone know of a part number i could get so i could find one?? i was at work today searching the motorcraft books and i couldnt even find on ein there..hmm any suggestions is greatly appreciated

    chandler

    btw, i ended up getting the car for $400 :banana:
    87turbochicken, Apr 23, 2005
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    what the hell?? i cant seem to find a fuel sending unit anywhere, even on the motorcraft website??? or maybe i should check the voltage regulator first?
    87turbochicken, Apr 23, 2005
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    sounds like it might be a good deal, depends though. depends on the condition. i would definetly check it out soon. thats literally a complete turbo swap, or a good car to start with.
    Wannabe2.3T, Apr 23, 2005
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