'95 Z26 - should i buy it?

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:28 pm

Hey all,
I guess this is a two part question because the car doesn't run, and because of that I really don't know if I should buy it.

What it is... a '95 Z26 3100, color plum.

Pro's
Good body and paint
108K
Owner wants $100
title and current reg
New battery

Con's
Needs interior
turns over but does not run

Some of you guys know I own an '89 GTU
so I'm familiar with these cars but here it
is... the owner ran the car at least a quart
low due to a leak and cooling system less
then half full due to another leak at the
radiator. I know I know fn idiot right?
when turning over, the engine wants to
start but dies quickly. I have not bought
the car but did change oil/filter and fuel
filter, checked the front plugs and on a
hunch swapped out a coil pack.
Brought the TB home and cleaned it -
worst I have ever seen. Will install
tomorrow. Personally I believe the
engine is absolutely whipped due to
a horrible knock when turning over.
Still I love these cars and want to
restore this car's dignity so whatdaya
think? Post please, thx!

*** will try and do a compression check
tomorrow if time permits otherwise I
need to make a decision quick

Post by **Cliff8928** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:22 am

It could've snapped the camshaft. That isn't unheard of on the 3100 and 3400.

rweatherford · Post by **rweatherford** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 7:10 am

Sounds like you need a donor car that hit something....

Post by **heavywoody** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 8:01 am

Sounds like a perfect candidate for a 3400 swap.

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:27 pm

owner will take $50
due to towing costs
so how can i refuse...

I'll do a compression test
later today when i get the
car.

Post by **heavywoody** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 2:34 pm

Where are you located at? I'm sure some members would be willing to give you a hand if need be.

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:18 pm

thx I'm in Vegas

just got back and
proud to say the
car has a new home

I'll get some pics up and
post the comp readings

wicked-irocz · Post by **wicked-irocz** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:17 pm

sounds like fun. 3400 FTW

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Thu Sep 13, 2007 9:20 pm

sad to say but needs engine

available now is a 3800 from
a 2000 GP but heard this is
not an easy swap

Fuel · Post by **Fuel** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:26 am

in looking for a donor car
I ran across a '96 MC z34
125k but engine smokes

if valves, yea that's doable
but not rings right now.

neway just wondering what
you guys think. Painless swap
here? or avoid the '96 MC
cars?

wicked-irocz · Post by **wicked-irocz** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:50 pm

you need a 3400, not a 3.4. The 3.4 is a DOHC and for most arguements does not fit.

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