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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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im going to buy a 93 plymouth laser for 200 bucks for project car but the motor is siezed because someone didnt tighten oil filter good enough what exactly do i have to do to fix this
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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are you serious? first you need to diagnose what is wrong with the motor. No oil = a bad thing. I'd say rebiuld the motor and you should be good to go. but without having the motor taken apart, there is no way to know "what exactly" you'll have to do to fix it.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Congratulations! You get to buy a new motor! lol It's 200$, that's more than people usually pay for a shell of a civic or integra.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:56 PM
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that motor is fucked
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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but you're lucky. www.dsmtrader.com those cars are dirty cheap because they break so much haha. good luck!!! we had a 93GSX up to about 400awhp in high school, fun, undependable power!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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And this has what to do with an Integra?

Moved to Engine Tech.... although this really needs to go to a DSM board. h:
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 10:40 AM
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is it really that bad i havent bought it yet but im not sure i was gonna rebuild it myself are they as easy to work on as acura honda let me know is it worth it, has new tranny and new head and tie rods and tires
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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:01 AM
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do you honestly expect to get a worthwhile answer on a honda board?
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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Not to beat a dead horse... but an engine is an engine. If you doubt you can carry out a rebuild, you probably can't without some help from someone who can rebuild it.

Best bet would be to start with a running engine to swap into it so you have a car rather than a lawn ornament, and tear the old engine down to see if it's even worth trying to salvage. Again, if you're not sure what to look for, get some help from someone who does.

If you don't have anyone you can go to for help, then pass on the car, it will be more headache than it's worth for you.
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