just bought an 88 dx

[wjtlh6869]

I have just purchased an 88 accord for $75. The body and interior are in great condition. The engine does not run. The owner was driving it a the oil light flashed a coule of time, heard a noise and quit running. I am thinking the timing belt went, but am unsure at the moment. I fi need a new motor that's ok with m3 for $75 dollar car. Anyone have any insight?

[TWOLOUDNPROUD]

Does it turn over? and is it F/I or carb?

[wjtlh6869]

I does not turn over and it is carb.

[accordlxi2.0]

so you mean you can hear the starter engage but no cranking???

[NXRacer]

probably ran out of oil and seized the motor.

[shepherd79]

yeah sounds like the motor locked up. try turning the motor with socket manually.

[accordlxi2.0]

$75, well, from what we said on here i guess you'll need to buy a motor.
plus you can convert to efi!

[88Accord-DX]

Get a socket on the crank bolt and see if you can turn it. Give you some idea how bad the motor could be locked up.

[wjtlh6869]

Thanks for the info, I will find out what is wrong on my next day off. I figured for the cheap price I could afford to play a little.