Super cheap '87 5spd turbo? What to look for?

sd88supra · 03-30-2013, 08:54 PM

I forgot to ask, could I run a diagnostic after driving it like I would on an NA?

cre · 03-31-2013, 01:28 AM

At that price and in that shape I wouldn't count on ANYTHING being "good". No, 155K doesn't mean the head gasket's ever been redone, some people got lucky and made it as far as 200K before it went. Do a compression check, check for contaminated coolant and oil. Yes, check for diagnostic codes after going for a drive. Don't plan on your N/A being a donor for anything drive train related... A lot of it just won't work.

03-30-2013, 08:54 PM	#1
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	I forgot to ask, could I run a diagnostic after driving it like I would on an NA? __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

03-31-2013, 01:28 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	At that price and in that shape I wouldn't count on ANYTHING being "good". No, 155K doesn't mean the head gasket's ever been redone, some people got lucky and made it as far as 200K before it went. Do a compression check, check for contaminated coolant and oil. Yes, check for diagnostic codes after going for a drive. Don't plan on your N/A being a donor for anything drive train related... A lot of it just won't work. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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