reidtempleton - I do head work.... I'm not too far away (Portland, Oregon) some examples of my work - https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=chrome-psyapi2&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8&q=ost-%20oldeskewltoy&oq=ost-%20oldeskewltoy&aqs=chrome..69i57.4145j0j7#q=oldeskewltoy++ost-+site...

If you go the shop route get to a well respected 4AG builder. There are some that people will suggest. I can't give you any shops in your area, I'm not familiar. A good shop will cost a pretty penny, but you can be sure of the build. Do be careful of taking references from peeps that don't have 4 b...

First off I kind of have to agree with the whole red rant but it seems like 90% of AW11s are this same red lol. The car is reasonably rough in most areas. The engine is highly questionable, all the leather inside is gone, the paint has been baked down to the primer in a lot of spots and one of the q...

Frany wrote:Just wondering, how much did you pick the car up for? I might sell mine because it has rod knock as well.

Got this thing for 800, think i might have over paid a little.

$2500 is a good/quality rebuild*, with a set of cams. * - rebuild: complete dismantle, clean (@ the machine shop) and check all parts for re-usability, machining time, replacing all wear, or worn items as needed. Typical wear items: engine bearings (main, and rod - typically about $100-$200 dependi...

$2500 is a decent budget. Find out what damage is done and you'll have a better idea of where to start. You're going to get suggestions of what you have to have, some are just personal preferences of other people, some are necessities. Examples being a 7-rib block is a must and a 42mm crank/rod set...

Alright, Thanks @totta crolla for the information I'll do that test to see if its wrist pins or rod bearings. @sirdeuce I will probably do that then, thanks for the input. @Rogue-AE95, I'll refrain from that terminology in the future, thanks for the info. And then for any of you, if when I get the e...

Thanks a ton, As far as experience and tools go, I have a bunch of sockets, extensions, wrenches etc. as well as a couple beefy floor jacks and I have a friend with an engine hoist so I should be set for tools (and I just cleaned out my garage so i'll have the novel experience of working on a car in...

I am south bay area, anybody with some knowledge on these cars would be greatly appreciated.

https://youtu.be/K3B7FFZ1zcE http://i.imgur.com/rkDnNcS.jpg So I just purchased this serious project of a car and damn, shes got some knock (check the youtube link). This little engine is gonna have to come apart so I can see whether its worth rebuilding or I just need a new one. Any words of wisdo...