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is it 0 dollars because these parts are used?? used parts like that will only be a temp fix u realize eh, i realize your on a budget but id look into a new water pump and timing belt....alt belt dont really matter as long as its in good shape.. but if thats the case these are used parts i wouldnt touch the timung belt and id wanna be damn sure the pump wasnt gonna let go a month later

First off, when you need a car bad, are on a limited budget and all that jazz, a $500 prelude isn't bad. It definitely looks like it's going to be a project and need some work for a while but it's still a decent find I think. Maybe not for a DD, but ya do what you gotta do I guess.

So let me get this straight, the whole issue was a timing belt? What made you think it was a bad cylinder, or was this something new that happened? I'm a bit confused.

Good luck with it all though.

It's been stated...but I don't think this was all that smart of a decision. If the engine was running completely well, then yes, you could forgo having a nice-looking car because it actually runs when the Celica doesn't. But I mean, it's not that strong on either part...there's a lot of exterior work to do and the engine is on 3 cylinders.

Having said that, good luck with fixing her up.

pm me the horn relay costs.

I get the point on how it's "so much easier" to repair your Lude due to having friends. But any of your friends if they knew anything about car's would've told you this was a pass from the get go. How bad is the rust? Not a visible rust but the stuff behind and under the frame? How long to you think that CV boot is gonna hold?


I'm not "flaming" because I have nothing better to do or because it's not a Celica but telling you this because this is/will be a bad investment.


Things you know are wrong
-Rust needs to be repaired but on this car who knows how bad it's underneath
-Cv Boot/axle repaired
-Bumper
-Fender
-PS corner light
-Windshield
-Running on 3 pistons? Let's see if you'll actually repair it, if you do good for you.

Things you should change when getting a used car
-All liquids, coolant, oil,trans, etc etc
-Timing belt
-Might as well do the water pump and thermostat
-Filters
-Spark Plugs and wires
-Tires look about done, well your rear ones so start looking for replacements once your front ones finish up
-Brake pads
-etc

And how bout the suprises everyone get's when the previous owner isn't completely telling you all the known issues? Have fun finding out.


Really wasn't trying to offend you, just trying to be honest. I myself know what it's like saying oh it's just gonna be a couple hundred dollars thats all. WRONG. Just on repairing the issue's I knew it had I spent say $1,005. And then I had to buy tires, liquids, timing, radiator and quickly I was at the $2k range. And I still have to spend on the suspension, since it's worn out. I know I've bought other stuff that really wasn't necessary but this is gonna be my DD so I might as well repair everything I can now before it's on the road. Having another car to drive helped me out alot so I could take my time repairing it.

As for you this is your DD and you only current car, what are you gonna do when it fails on you? Are you able to have it down for sometime?

Take a good look at the car, inspect it for a while and REALLY REALLY think about it, is it worth putting money into this?

If anything I would part or sell this car and put it into the Celica, once again not because it;s a Celica and this is a Celica forum. If it were the other way around say the Celica was the one you just bought and the Prelude was the one you painted grey and white I would say to sell the Celi and put that cash in the lude.

Hi there, I'll give 10 bucks for the drivers airbag and another 5 for the turn signal stalk

Brian

looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you man, gl and keep us updated. You should swap an h22 vtec in that, then that thing would smoke 90%+ of the celicas out there lol

wow love ohio and their non inspection laws lol

ha i thought i read that, i wasnt sure. i got that one album everyone has of them...sorta forgot about them though. at least you listen to good music

man that thing looks in good shape....i never liked that generation of prelude personally, the one after that is prime though.....what does your shirt say?

also called the spindle. tie rod connects to it as well as the ball join and the wheel bearing goes in it. it holds the hub. i jus need the spindle. need a pic?

How is the driver's side low beam? If it's in good shape, I'm willing to pay $100 shipped for it.

I want the door panels. Would you be willing to ship to 84118. And do you have the manual window handles to crank the window up and down for both sides? I see on the passenger side but no the driver side. LMK, thanks.

I thought u traded that car? How much for the steering wheel airbag?

75 plus shipping for the drivers front hub assembly?