Ha!

Rupert · October 19, 2006, 05:06:02 PM

Well, I can't imagine this whole thing could be fixed for less than $700 or so, and that's even too much money.

AutobahnSHO · October 19, 2006, 07:58:53 PM

Quote from: Psilos on October 19, 2006, 05:06:02 PM
Well, I can't imagine this whole thing could be fixed for less than $700 or so, and that's even too much money.

Unless you (or a friend) can do the work without paying a garage just parts should be less than that...

Rupert · October 19, 2006, 11:37:10 PM

Yeah, I'm not gonna do that. We'll see after this weekend what the fate of the Trooper shall be.

Danish · October 21, 2006, 07:59:28 PM

Oh man that sucks.

Just like VTEC said, you really dont know how bad the damage is until the heads come off...

Rupert · October 21, 2006, 10:03:31 PM

Hrm, yeah.

It looks like the family is gonna help out, but not for a few months. I dunno if I wanna fix this engine, buy a new engine, or buy another Trooper. I'll try to get both heads machined, and all the valves replaced, if this engine is good enough. I really don't wanna buy *another* Trooper, and an engine ain't cheap. Though it won't be the best option in terms of money, I might be able to get a diesel engine in there. I'm thinking I'll have the mechanic start with the valve thing, but also give it all a good looking over and kinda evaluate what is worth doing.

Rupert · October 28, 2006, 03:28:29 AM

The mechanic says that they don't make something or other that might be needed for the valve replacement anymore. That means that I could pay them to take it apart and discover it needs something they can't get. I'd have a broken engine in pieces, and a huge labor bill to boot.

I'm going to put in a new ignition module, which will get it running, and sell it for as much as I can get. I guess I'll put that towards a Trooper with the really good four-cylinder that I can have looked at by a mechanic before I buy.

heelntoe · October 28, 2006, 06:34:44 AM

find some unsuspecting fellow and you can get more than you paid for it.

Rupert · October 28, 2006, 03:32:39 PM

Yeah, probably. Too bad I'm honest. x_x

I'll start by asking $1000, and tell people about the problem, and take whatever decent offer I get.

AutobahnSHO · October 28, 2006, 04:22:56 PM

Bummer.
Did you ditch the Volvo??

Rupert · October 28, 2006, 06:35:40 PM

Long ago.

AutobahnSHO · October 29, 2006, 06:45:32 AM

Wanna buy an old minivan?

I WANT to get something new(er), probably a wagon. (Volvo and subie seem most likely, I want a manual and don't see any others that would be affordable/halfway dependable.)

Rupert · October 29, 2006, 11:17:23 AM

Lemme think about that.

OK, no.

Volvos kick ass, but so do subus. You can sleep in the back of a 240 if yer under 6'3" or so.

AutobahnSHO · October 29, 2006, 06:17:34 PM

Quote from: Psilos on October 29, 2006, 11:17:23 AM
Lemme think about that.

OK, no.

Volvos kick ass, but so do subus. You can sleep in the back of a 240 if yer under 6'3" or so.

You had to think THAT LONG about it?? I'm disappointed.

Yeah, if I have to pick it will probably come down to that individual vehicle's condition.
On the other hand, I'm headed to Kuwait for a year in May, which brings in an extra $300+/month, so maybe I'll just wait until I get back to go shopping.. :P