This car is old and runs but i want to make it new again. Its a honda CRX. I will get a new engine. I am going to buy an old one(1988) from the auto trader.
2007-04-06 23:24:34 · 15 answers · asked by T-Man 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Do you think i could make it new again with around 3 or 4 grand
2007-04-06 23:25:38 · update #1
It depends on what is wrong with it. Does it need a new muffler? Does it need a new transmission? How is the battery? Are the brakes in good shape?
I would definately replace all the filters, especially the fuel filter, all the belts, and the timing chain (or belt - I don't know which a CRX has).
I would buy rebuilt parts whenever possible.
$3-4k? Not if you need brakes, tires, muffler, transmission, etc. Honestly, if it runs right now, I would replace safty issues, like your brakes first. I would rather you have it run, but not like new, than have it run great, but not be able to stop!
2007-04-06 23:38:44 · answer #1 · answered by Serving Jesus 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If the smoke is coming from the engine compartment, there's no way that was the mufler. Besides, if it was the muffler, the results would be a REALLY LOUD CAR and not a "little smoke." If the car's still running, it could have been just about anything (not a tie rod or the cam) but if there's smoke you're probably leaking some sort of fluid...maybe oil or transmission fluid. Neither would be good, but if you figure out it's one of these, you can just keep adding more as it leaks out and burns off. If it's fluid from the radiator you'd want to get that looked at right away. If you overheat that could be the end of the engine. Good luck.
2016-05-19 02:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyway that's the right attitude to start out with but you will soon know exactly what it needs and in what order of priority--if you drive it.
If you have access to a few good cheap Pick n Pull type junkyards you can do a lot with little money. But brakes, hoses, etc of course all new. Of course you will rebuild the carburetor, if it is a carbureted car. A Haynes manual will probably give you a good idea what is involved in repairs and rebuilding. A junkyard transmission if needed is cheap and easy to find for a Honda-- but they last forever. Don't forget about a new wiring harness if at all needed--a great source of car crappiness. Don't start out with a car that needs any body work. I would say that with your budget your own labor will be more of a limitation.
2007-04-14 17:39:12 · answer #3 · answered by richard d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a disposable car.just like the people that used to come into my shop and say" can you fix my '82 escort with 200k on it?" i would tell them no,i cant,but the junkyard can,not tryin to dog on you man,but face it,its old and wore out.i geuss if you had 9grand u didnt need you could make it newer again.but face facts,you'd still have a crx thats worth maybe 500 bux.unless it has strong sentimentel value,send it to the boneyard.i could see saving it if it was your dads car and he passed away,in such a case i always tell my customers to put it in storage and forget about it.theres a long checklist you have to do before you store and vehicle long term,but i would say take it out on some back country road and thrash it like a rally car until it dies then sell it to the boneyard.in ohio theyd prob give you 100$ for it.not tryin to be a dick,just bein realsitic
2007-04-14 13:08:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you mean your going to buy an old engine from the auto trader or an old crx from the auto trader?
be realistic,invest that money into a newer car.
2007-04-06 23:27:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check the drive train and then replace the suspension and the rubber bushings all around the car and if need be, change the tires and in the correct rotation order. you can do this by looking at the threads, this minimizes sound when driving and it also clears the water on the road, so you get better traction.
2007-04-07 00:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by Avi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When you are restoring a vehicle you have to have realistic expectations. Making the car "new" again may/will cost more than your budget. You would have to replace worn struts/springs, brakes, tires, clutch and/or transmission, etc.
2007-04-07 00:46:51 · answer #7 · answered by sigpro 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me get this straight. You haven't bought the car yet, but you would like us to diagnose what it needs to run like new again.
I won't say anything more, because you will probably take it as an insult to your intelligence.
2007-04-07 02:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by BFH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transmission.
2007-04-14 10:52:03 · answer #9 · answered by Bernard W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY DO YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY? U WILL NEVER GET IT OUT OF IT.
GO GET YOURSELF A OLDER CAR THAT HAS A VALUE AND REBUILD THAT CAR, LOOK FOR 30-40'SOR 50'S CAROR EVEN THE EARLY 60'S CARS.
2007-04-14 15:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by cudavll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋