Dude13450
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I recently acquired me a used 86 Civic SI Hatchback. Well bad news: 1) It turns out that it was just a DX Hatchback 
, 2) It still doesn't run, and 3) I forgot to get a fuel pump while I was at the junkyard today.
It's a 4 speed manual, I need to correct some linkage because I can jiggle the F*** out of my shifter even in any gear (as if it were in neutral).
I went to Pull&Save, my local self-service junkyard, today (2/5/2012) and got me a newly rebuilt carburetor for only $17, along with a new intake manifold! I got me a used cylinder head, which got a S*** load of compression before we pulled it, and just needed a little sludge cleaned off the top of the rocker arm assembly. If I had a little more money and the time (I finished removing the head a half hour before they closed), I would of bought the 5 speed transmission that was in it.
I also happened to forget to get me a fuel pump. I realized after I got home, that I never took the one that was on my head core exchange off, and I pulled the one that was on the head that I just bought so I could remove a nut that enabled me to remove the intake from the head. Goods news is: I conned my dad into letting me outta school early (I wanted to skip completely and make up my work later), and I happen to have the $4 to buy one if they won't let me take the one I pulled when I tell them my story.
I also happen to be getting my NEW gasket set (everything: head, exhaust, intake, valve cover, etc), along with my new timing belt, and after we put it all back together, and flush the coolant system, and give its LONG desired oil change, then we'll hook up some jumpers or attempt to push start it, and I will let you know the news of whether or not it does start! And I pray to the Lord Almighty that His grace will shine over me.
Happy great whatever it is for you!
-Dude13450
NOT BAD FOR A $40 CAR HUH?!:
, 2) It still doesn't run, and 3) I forgot to get a fuel pump while I was at the junkyard today.It's a 4 speed manual, I need to correct some linkage because I can jiggle the F*** out of my shifter even in any gear (as if it were in neutral).
I went to Pull&Save, my local self-service junkyard, today (2/5/2012) and got me a newly rebuilt carburetor for only $17, along with a new intake manifold! I got me a used cylinder head, which got a S*** load of compression before we pulled it, and just needed a little sludge cleaned off the top of the rocker arm assembly. If I had a little more money and the time (I finished removing the head a half hour before they closed), I would of bought the 5 speed transmission that was in it.
I also happened to forget to get me a fuel pump. I realized after I got home, that I never took the one that was on my head core exchange off, and I pulled the one that was on the head that I just bought so I could remove a nut that enabled me to remove the intake from the head.
Goods news is: I conned my dad into letting me outta school early (I wanted to skip completely and make up my work later), and I happen to have the $4 to buy one if they won't let me take the one I pulled when I tell them my story. I also happen to be getting my NEW gasket set (everything: head, exhaust, intake, valve cover, etc), along with my new timing belt, and after we put it all back together, and flush the coolant system, and give its LONG desired oil change, then we'll hook up some jumpers or attempt to push start it, and I will let you know the news of whether or not it does start! And I pray to the Lord Almighty that His grace will shine over me.
Happy great whatever it is for you!
-Dude13450
NOT BAD FOR A $40 CAR HUH?!:
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.... but belive me, some of the deals you can get on cars are crazy, I payed $100 for my 96' CX
But like I said, I'm glad I got this little car, and I hope it runs after I clean it and give it the "custom" tune up so-to-speak. How well is the 96 coming along for you?