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87turbochicken

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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?

 

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Willy0314

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go for it

nope that car sounds like a pile of crap but you better give me that guys address so i can go check it out for you just in case

 

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87turbochicken

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hmm

the VC isnt plastic at all is it, thats the timing belt cover thats plastic right?

 

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yeah it is right that.. the Plastic thing is the timing belt cover..

 

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Turbopit

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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.

 

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Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper:

FORD 1987 T-BIRD 2.3 TURBO COUPE. Runs and drives good. Air. Power windows and locks. All work. $950 or best offer

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Good deal or no?

 

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Turbopit

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Discipulus said:

Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper: Good deal or no?

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If it's in OK shape, then yes. You could probably talk them down.

 

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87turbochicken

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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

 

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87turbochicken

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and....

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?

 

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Wannabe2.3T

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Discipulus said:

Hate to steal a thread, but this classified is in the newspaper: Good deal or no?

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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.