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Old 02-13-2010, 03:33 PM
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Hey, I'm looking to buy an integra. My dad has a friend that is interested in getting rid of his. He said it needs a new head gasket because the second spark plug hole has a problem. Could their be more complications because of this problem or would I just have to replace the headgasket and we'll be laughing?

Also, He's looking for $650 and it's got 233,000km on it. Good deal?
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How's the body?
Also, the spark plug issue, its most likely a valve stem seal. Either the one in the valve cover, or the lower one in the head.
If the body is clean, it would be a nice buy.
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How's the body?
Also, the spark plug issue, its most likely a valve stem seal. Either the one in the valve cover, or the lower one in the head.
If the body is clean, it would be a nice buy.
Body is very clean. Also, how much would it cost to repair the valve stem seal?
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Not a bad deal at all, just check out the body on the car.
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SICK buy, go for it. Again, like everyone said, check the body. Other than that, hell you can even sway the motor entirely . An LS motor wouldnt run you much
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^^thats what i was thinking. the price of head gasket plus labour would be about the same, maybe a bit less for a motor+swap lol.
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ya to replace the head gasket cost between 600-800 depends where you get it a new motor will run you anywhere between 300-600 + 300 roughly labour and you got yourself a sweet ride...and if your saying the body is in great shape then its a steal and i would highly recommend it. Keep us posted if your getting it.
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yuppp..agreed on what everybody says..grabbb it and swap itt..dont miss out on this opportunity..you dont always get the chance to buy a good body condition car for this cheap..oh and check underneath the car as well..might be rust there and you may not be aware of it
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like kartheegan said check under the car 100% i.e brake lines, and gas lines thats another thing you need to look at besides the car's body looking good.
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if you want to spend 650$ on a car Dont expect anything nice. expect a lemon with tons of problems
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I have a 93 GSR with a B20B for sale, $1000
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