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vstech · #3 10-23-2012, 08:20 AM

welcome to the forum.
I have started collecting 87's it seems. I'm in the process of getting 87TD's and getting the critical issues ironed out and selling them.
there are several critical points on the cars that need addressing, and also, plenty of irritating issues.
none of the car's I've found have any serious rust, but I've found plenty of places where they have potential for corrosion. the rear hatch, the rear windows, the rear fenderwells, the battery tray, and the entire firewall area. the cowl drains, and the floorpan. look over the car VERY VERY well for these issues.
the engine has potential problems. look at the head casting number between intake port 2 and 3 for the 2nd to the last pair of numbers. 14 is stock, anything above that is a positive point, but 14 is not a problem, it's just a point to know about. next look at the vacuum pump. if it's not got any screws holding the outer shell on, it's stock, and should immediately be replaced, around $400 parts. next is the belt tensioner, it's around $200 parts, next is the fan, if it's aluminum, it's stock, if it's plastic, count the blades. should have 11, not 9. plan on replacing it with a new blade, and clutch. $200... motor mounts, ball joints, tie rods, idler arm, rear subframe, and multilink bushings, wheel bearings... there are plenty of potential issues with the car.