987687 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just picked her up for $400! Poor thing got really dirty being towed home, but I've since given her a nice wash. Here she is! :cool: All it needs is an engine! The ej25 was overheated to the point of seizure TWICE! And still somehow starts up and runs. But is very blown. If I start it with the rad cap off, it blows exhaust out at a terrifying rate. But I have an ej22 sitting in my garage. Slap on a TB and WP and it should be good to go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwheeldad Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Nice score! When I first saw the price I thought I was going to see some back feild mud mongrel with a very short life expectancy, but that looks decent. I plan to do the same thing to my 99 GT when the motor eventually cooks itself. Enjoy it, looks like you have the right kind of weather conditions like I do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Looks really nice for $400. It is a Limited, so it has the leather interior. I have same in a 98 OBW, those seats are so comfortable. They do require some cleaning and conditioning to keep from cracking. Dropping in a 2.2 is a good choice. When replacing the TB, suggest you replace the tensioner pully as well. You don't want the old one to sieze up on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Looks really nice for $400. It is a Limited, so it has the leather interior. I have same in a 98 OBW, those seats are so comfortable. They do require some cleaning and conditioning to keep from cracking. Dropping in a 2.2 is a good choice. When replacing the TB, suggest you replace the tensioner pully as well. You don't want the old one to sieze up on you. The seats are nice! no cracks or anything, and wicked comfortable. What do you suggest for conditioning the leather? Good call on the tensioner. It's a 97 2.2, so failing TB would be bad Thanks for the compliments!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratman18 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Nice cah dude!! Glad you got it, cause if you hadn't, I would have!! Hahaha. Can't wait to see it coming down the driveway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 The seats are nice! no cracks or anything, and wicked comfortable.What do you suggest for conditioning the leather? I think I used a product from Mothers, but anything made to clean and condition leather would be good. I think even shoe stores sell products for preserving leather. If I remember, shoe stores have leather conditioners that are made for specific leather colors, and of course any auto parts store will have something available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 6, 2011 Author Share Posted February 6, 2011 The seats are nice! no cracks or anything, and wicked comfortable.What do you suggest for conditioning the leather? I think I used a product from Mothers, but anything made to clean and condition leather would be good. I think even shoe stores sell products for preserving leather. If I remember, shoe stores have leather conditioners that are made for specific leather colors, and of course any auto parts store will have something available. Thanks. This is a really nice car, and I want to take care of it the way it deserves. Picked up a set of summer wheels, $50!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I like it. I looked at wagon in that same color and year but decided to pass on it since I didn't want to take another head gasket gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 I like it. I looked at wagon in that same color and year but decided to pass on it since I didn't want to take another head gasket gamble. I took it as a head gasket discount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 I took it as a head gasket discount Nothing wrong with that. If I were more mechanically motivated, I would do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 So an update. Last week I finished the ej22 swap. It didn't go too bad, nothing major went wrong. It isn't registered or anything yet, but I've had it for a few quick rides up and down the road. Runs great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Nice find! Body looks straight. Hopefully the rust bunnies haven't chewed on it too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted February 15, 2011 Author Share Posted February 15, 2011 Nice find! Body looks straight. Hopefully the rust bunnies haven't chewed on it too bad. Only one teeeny little spot on a rear quarter :| I'll quench that, and that's it! Needs a new front left quarter panel, but that's easy. I have one lined up as soon as the car melts out of the polar snow cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 So I have it all inspected and legal. etc. Here's a pic of my new wheels. 07 2.5i wheels painted black. I'll probably use them for summers and use one of my other sets of wheels for the winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durania Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Really digging this car. Awesome job with the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Really digging this car. Awesome job with the swap. Thanks man! Oh, and I forgot to mention. Last week the ej22 blew a head gasket. Not bad, but bubblies in the overflow bottle I understand not why the precious ej22 that never blow head gaskets blew both head gaskets. But that's what happened. I had the engine out late one night, HGs done the next morning, and back in later that day. That sucked. But it's all worth it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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