abog Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Picked up a new project a 1988 hatch back. Solid Nevada car, in decent shape. Has no compression in the number one cylinder. Have all components for an EJ swap as well as an EJT upgrade, decisions, decisions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 wow nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abog Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 Yes it is in pretty good shape, drivers front fender has some rust on the bottom and a little in the drivers rear wheel well. Both look like easy repairs. Next step is going to be diagnosing the engine trouble and choosing which way to go with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I hate these guys with there rust free cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheeSubie Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I hate these guys with there rust free cars. no kidding!!! mothers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abog Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 The best part is everything comes apart without having to use a torch.... I am originally from the northeast and am all to familiar with rust, and I have to say it is nice not having to deal with it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91 subaru Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I hate these guys with there rust free cars. You should see mine. I bought it almost 7 years ago in moline, il. Im sure i dont need to say anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abog Posted January 9, 2012 Author Share Posted January 9, 2012 Finally had some time today to work on the hatch, Pulled the engine and began disassembling. So far nothing horrible, I am thinking that the compression rings are stuck on the low cylinder. Am going to totally disassemble for a good cleaning, new gaskets and seals. I am hoping that all I will need to do is hone the cylinders and install new rings, but I haven't measured anything yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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