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dude your dad got water on the SEAT! do you know how high the water got in the car to get on the seat? why is there weeds all over the front bumper you saying those just swim in puddles on public roads? lol its nice that you came clean but you still are lying about the situation.
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Lead Lap
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From: North Richton Hills (Soon)
it was raining super hard today... most places got flooded... im not a witness but he did say it flooded to the roof which was almost hard to believe... and i honestly dont knwo why he would borrow my car on a rainy day, cause i leave my car sitting there on rainy days.... he said he wanted to drive it... then came home two hours later smiling saying oh your car got towed.... he said it flooded very high even the tow truck guy said so...
Do you know for sure that the engine is messed up? Pull out the spark plugs and loosen the bolts to the lower intake manifold and slide it away from the head to let any trapped water drain. Now turn the motor over with the starter to get the worst of the water out. You will also be able to tell if anything is catastrophically wrong with the engine.
If everything sounds okay dry everything off as much as you can and change the oil. Check the transmission fluid as there is probably in there too. Put it back together, take off the air box and try to start it. If it runs let it idle until it comes up to temperature then shut it down and change the oil again.
If everything sounds okay dry everything off as much as you can and change the oil. Check the transmission fluid as there is probably in there too. Put it back together, take off the air box and try to start it. If it runs let it idle until it comes up to temperature then shut it down and change the oil again.
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Sound's to me like your Pops played a dirty trick on you and didnt want you having an SC anymore.
Like stated above, how do you know the motor hydrolocked? I'd pull some stuff apart and see exaclty how extensive the damage is before cutting your losses.
GE motor's are dirt cheap, why not get a new one and make the car better than before. I see you doing little projects here and there, swapping the motor isnt much more difficult then some of the things you've already accomplished.
You talk about getting a 5 speed SC or a MKIV which is going to cost you a ton more than even swapping a GTE in and getting it running great. I'd look at all your options before making an irrational decision.
Also, glad to see you coming clean on the fib's. Be yourself bro, you're young and got a long way to go before catching up to some of the guys on the forums here. Nothing's more impressive then someone who's honest IMO.
Like stated above, how do you know the motor hydrolocked? I'd pull some stuff apart and see exaclty how extensive the damage is before cutting your losses.
GE motor's are dirt cheap, why not get a new one and make the car better than before. I see you doing little projects here and there, swapping the motor isnt much more difficult then some of the things you've already accomplished.
You talk about getting a 5 speed SC or a MKIV which is going to cost you a ton more than even swapping a GTE in and getting it running great. I'd look at all your options before making an irrational decision.
Also, glad to see you coming clean on the fib's. Be yourself bro, you're young and got a long way to go before catching up to some of the guys on the forums here. Nothing's more impressive then someone who's honest IMO.
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brotha dont take it as a loss id do as mentioned above do a swap before u get rid of the car or sell it to the poster that offered u 500 and buy another one... these cars IMO are way sicker then a supra... and for that type of money to buy a supra u can pick up a soarer right hand drive.... and then i wont care how much u lied ill tell everyone ur my best friend lol 
ull be slapping ur uncle up for sure!!!
ull be slapping ur uncle up for sure!!!
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lol Though tough to get especially a USDM one.. anywho.. Sorry bout the whole situation man. not even 4 days since the meet up. Bummer! SWAP TIME!
My guess: Pops wanted a little extra $$ from insurance... but I dont know the whole situation so my guess is as good as anyones.
lol Though tough to get especially a USDM one.. anywho.. Sorry bout the whole situation man. not even 4 days since the meet up. Bummer! SWAP TIME! My guess: Pops wanted a little extra $$ from insurance... but I dont know the whole situation so my guess is as good as anyones.
Tuan... I don't remember was your SC an original 97 or did you do the body upgrades when you did the repaint?
Anyways, in IL you only worry about taking emmisions if your car is a 96+ (and has an OBDII). You can do the swap no problem if your car is a pre 96.
Really sucks to see this happen to a good guy.
Anyways, in IL you only worry about taking emmisions if your car is a 96+ (and has an OBDII). You can do the swap no problem if your car is a pre 96.
Really sucks to see this happen to a good guy.
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Lead Lap
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From: North Richton Hills (Soon)
Tuan... I don't remember was your SC an original 97 or did you do the body upgrades when you did the repaint?
Anyways, in IL you only worry about taking emmisions if your car is a 96+ (and has an OBDII). You can do the swap no problem if your car is a pre 96.
Really sucks to see this happen to a good guy.
Anyways, in IL you only worry about taking emmisions if your car is a 96+ (and has an OBDII). You can do the swap no problem if your car is a pre 96.
Really sucks to see this happen to a good guy.
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Lead Lap
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From: North Richton Hills (Soon)
thanks guys for the help... i really hope insurance gives me enough money to ressurect her. i cam ehome and tried to start her up, shes coughing so theres still some hope!!! lets hope all goes well, and never to have FATHER drive the car again... ESPECIALLY ON RAINY DAYS