I just found in the paper this morning, that there is a 1988 Accord LX-i in decent condition, but has a blown camshaft. They're wanting $295. Do you guys think I should go ahead and get it? I had an 84 Prelude and since then have been addicted to Hondas.
If the body is in good shape go ahead and get it since you can just rebuild the engin or get one at a junk yard and be good to go.
if you got the time and the tools....go for it!
if the body is in great shape...then even better. the problem is that it could have more engine problems then just a crank.....so it might be a good engine swap or rebuild project. if you got the time and money. dont dig a hole you cant get out of.
-Travis-
Here are some pics. I just went ahead and got it. I guess I'm part of the 3g community now
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damn not bad for $295 bro good score-but I would have that head rebuilt if the camshaft broke i bet it has more dmg than that
It does seem to be in really good shape. I would geit it.
However, if the camshaft itself broke, there is something wrong, cams do not break during normal engine operation. In fact, the timing belt would skip a tooth or break before the cam does I'm pretty sure.
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I need these parts!
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hell yeah, fuel inj. and a 5speed, thats what evveryone wants.
good find
zach
nice find lol few littlew things rong but hell its 295$ who cares lol nice find nuthing a trip to the recors for parts can't fix.......
cam shaft busted is'nt there a metal pin that holds the camshaft gear pully on on ?? that might of just poped out.......
hmm, that's an interesting question. I guess it is always possible, and the mechanic they brought it to didn't know about the pin.
no way to know for sure with out seeing it for are selfs but he definatly needs a new timing belt cover lol if thats all that rong then in that case thats one freaking hell of a sweet deal lol
Originally Posted by maxsideburn
Good find, it looks like you might have found and SE-i or and LX-i with all the options. YOu have the special steering wheel and tape deck holder. Check and see if it has rear disk or not. if so you really lucked out on that find.
if it broke a cam it was probably ran low or out of oil... depends how good the body is
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its just an LXi if it was se-i it woule have leather interior and no tape deck but cupholders
nevermind, my luck always has to come into play
we were comming home with it and a drunk driver slammed into the vehicle I was driving and the accord being towed behind it.
I read somewhere that marijuana effects the memory. Can't remember where I read that. -- maxsideburn
damn man that sucks how bad is the honda or did it get hurt at all?
ow that just suxs your ok right? and both the cars still ok right?
i'm ok, got a little glass in my face. but the most depressing thing is I find a good deal and somebody messes it up. the sad thing is that honda was going to be the nicest car I've ever owned (the only one I ever owned without wreck damage and with good paint). the front driver fender, headlight assembly, wheel, and door are messed up, so once again I can't have a perfect looking car
I read somewhere that marijuana effects the memory. Can't remember where I read that. -- maxsideburn
well for my headlight assembly (not color matched) was 400 replaced. my door and wheel werent messed up tho
sweet deal, and good luck in getting her back on the road
Looks like its time for you to go to the junkyard for parts and start rebuilding.
heh, looks to me like it's time for that drunk SOBs insurance to fix my car. either that or they can deal with three seperate injury lawsuits.
I read somewhere that marijuana effects the memory. Can't remember where I read that. -- maxsideburn
dude sad this had to happen go after them and fix your 3gee
some pics plzzz lol
sue sue sue the dui case
bum deal
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