Good morning all!
Alright, I'll make this short. I bought a 97 Talon and want to make sure I can drive it for many years to come.
To that end - I need to know what to fix on the car, and if an engine rebuild is suggested. If I'm going to partially tear down the engine for gaskets, seals, pumps and belts, I might as well do the whole darn thing.
Current issues:
1. 220,000KM on engine and car. Has seen hard use and some mods from previous owner.
2. Clutch acts weird. Will not go into any gear half the time, unless you rev match it and shove it in with grinding (only discovered this when testing car). What do I need to fix? Upgrade?
3. Engine is making a tapping noise. Suspect valve lifters, but worst could be bearings.
4. Light Blue smoke, oil smells gassier than a night after eating Cheetos. Piston Rings?
5. I want the most cost effective (not CHEAP, but EFFICIENT) way to go about these repairs... I have a great mechanic buddy who builds race engines who has agreed to help me for 60-80 and hour. He will do my labour. He has all the tools, the skills and the space. I have old hands that don't like holding things steady anymore.
Speed Test
That in consideration, my budget is 5-10K.
A parts list for upgraded parts, with part makes, models and numbers is greatly appreciated!!! (I would be happy with close to stock but more durable parts), I want to bulletproof this thing. The most I'll be doing is dropping it into 3rd and merging/passing on the highway or a couple track days a year.
Alright, I'll make this short. I bought a 97 Talon and want to make sure I can drive it for many years to come.
To that end - I need to know what to fix on the car, and if an engine rebuild is suggested. If I'm going to partially tear down the engine for gaskets, seals, pumps and belts, I might as well do the whole darn thing.
Current issues:
1. 220,000KM on engine and car. Has seen hard use and some mods from previous owner.
2. Clutch acts weird. Will not go into any gear half the time, unless you rev match it and shove it in with grinding (only discovered this when testing car). What do I need to fix? Upgrade?
3. Engine is making a tapping noise. Suspect valve lifters, but worst could be bearings.
4. Light Blue smoke, oil smells gassier than a night after eating Cheetos. Piston Rings?
5. I want the most cost effective (not CHEAP, but EFFICIENT) way to go about these repairs... I have a great mechanic buddy who builds race engines who has agreed to help me for 60-80 and hour. He will do my labour. He has all the tools, the skills and the space. I have old hands that don't like holding things steady anymore.
Speed Test
That in consideration, my budget is 5-10K.
A parts list for upgraded parts, with part makes, models and numbers is greatly appreciated!!! (I would be happy with close to stock but more durable parts), I want to bulletproof this thing. The most I'll be doing is dropping it into 3rd and merging/passing on the highway or a couple track days a year.
