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I have a trusted mechanic that did the work. Fresh head build, fresh coolant lines, new water pump/timing belt etc. New motor mounts.

She really feels like a new car.

WolfpackS2k

Did your mechanic say anything about the condition of the head when he got it?

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Yeah the car had bad compression on #3 so we opted to remove the head and send it in to the machine shop. I ended up going with the entire supertech valvetrain and compression is dead even across the board. I also had ARP Headstuds installed.

WolfpackS2k

Ah that's too bad, but nice upgrades!

Was just wondering because my GS-R's engine has never had any internal work and she's sitting on 327,000 miles. Everything seems fine but I'm probably going to do a compression test in a few weeks. Valvetrain looked pretty great a few months ago when I had the valve cover off to do the timing belt. Though that was a visual inspection only, haha.

rwheelz

I bought an mr2 for half price once because I compression tested it in the guy's driveway and one cylinder was low. We both assumed the head gasket was shot (coolant was low and very common on those cars). As it turned out, it just needed a valve adjustment .

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Detailed the ITR yesterday.

Washed, Clay Bar, Polish and Coated.

windhund116

Very nice!


Hey! Who is the guy across the street with all those 1970 and 80s car?

HDNBenjamin

Drools! I've always loved the ITRs. Wish I could have one to compliment my GPW AP2. Okay, which do you like more? S2K or ITR?

myclue

beautiful!

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Contemplated selling the car a few days ago but i think i'll hang onto her a bit longer...