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Hi all,

Just netted myself an avg-condition '89 240sx that's got a couple oil leaks (h.gasket) but nothing major.

It cost me $700 for the car and I don't wanna spend $3000+ to swap out the engine.

Any ideas on some fix-ups that won't be too expensive relative to what I paid?

Thanks

LA_phantom_240

if its the head gasket, go ahead and rebuild the top end of the motor. Have the head checked and everthing and replace the HG.

RuizXIII

iTrader: (2)

yeah head gasket changes arent a super pain in the neck on the KA motors and it would be a good idea to go ahead and replace that.

Furthermore, you might want to also replace any wear and tear parts since the car is 17 years old. As long as the motor is running sound and smooth, you will be able to enjoy the car.

LA_phantom_240

Yeah, make sure the clutch is good, all the bushings are fine, check compression, etc. Do a good tuneup and run some seafoam through it and you should be kosher.

cronux

ITBs

sr91240

iTrader: (2)

do a dohc ka swap its not too expensive

jramosthe1st!

iTrader: (1)

basied on what i've read itbs are good for a motor with a number of additonal mods (mainly head work). the itbs alone won't do much.

cronux

oh... itbs are sexy tho

jramosthe1st!

iTrader: (1)

^^^
and spendy with minor gains

Ayuaddict

ITBs are gay.

RuizXIII

iTrader: (2)

ITBs are straight.

s13gold

are you doing all the work yourself??