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Old 01-14-2010, 07:14 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Adam1978 View Post
im not too sure of the budget lol i just got a job, it pays crap but its not bad, and i have another job i'll work at the same time for 8/hr but that job gives me 60+ hours a week so its goodish money not to mention student loans for "college spending" lol. as for what makes me think it needs to be rebuilt is the fact that everything rattles lol the headers are nearly rusted through and cylinder 7 i believe it was is losing compression, not to mention it is burning oil, you can see and smell it in the exhaust, its not bad, but still, i would like to get it done lol
Try this:

1.) Leak down test or compression test
2.) Check the PCV system
3.) Check the timing, carb, and vacuum advance.

Then report back

PS- new headers are not that expensive for a gen I.

Don't jump the gun. Do some testing first.

Actually, if you are light on time call one of the sponsors to the right, like JS or SSP. This stuff should be very easy for them. Paying a trained eye/ear can be a lot cheaper than a rebuild you don't need.
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