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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: dave1987 on October 07, 2008, 09:54:43 PM

Title: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 07, 2008, 09:54:43 PM
There is a Mekur in the local yard I visit (Jalopy Jungle) in Nampa Idaho. It is complete other than the glove box which someone else took, and the center console which I removed.

I would personally like to take the complete turbo motor off their hands, as they are only charging $180 for it, but that would require a whole drive-train rebuild including the rear, tranny, drive shaft and a rewire of the car for the ECM.

If anyone is in need of a 2.3 turbo parts, it was all still there yesterday afternoon and looks pretty clean!

Just a heads up to those turbo folks here. :)
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: map351 on October 07, 2008, 10:06:20 PM
There's a 99% chance the head is trash and the turbo about the same..
Your buying a short block and hope there's no water damage from a blown head gasket or cracked head.

I have 1 on the engine stand from a Free Merkur #3 hole had a cracked head and a little water damage from wet rings setting in the same spot to long.

If it's in a Junk yard expect the above..
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 08, 2008, 02:04:40 PM
Yeah. I was just dreaming, and the price of the conversion is too steep for me.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: Pinturbo75 on October 08, 2008, 02:55:03 PM
the engine harness is as close to a stand alone harness as you will find. its also the most sought after for the swap. so think a little harder if youre considering the swap.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 08, 2008, 04:35:10 PM
I have a friend in town that has two harnesses and will probably part out the car the salvage yard as well. He specializes in 2.3 turbo installation and customization and modify's intakes for better performance. I think I may just hold off on the Turbo idea and go to him if/when I decide to follow through with it.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: apintonut on October 09, 2008, 01:03:06 AM
how much for the harness and computer and how much for shipping to 98051 and uninstall
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 09, 2008, 01:10:01 AM
I will call tomorrow and see. There is no guarantee that it is still there though. I will do what I can though!

PM me with your phone number again and I will call you while I am at the yard to let you know!
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: map351 on October 09, 2008, 06:45:44 AM
Any of the 1984 & Up Mustang & Capri EFI w/ VAM have a simple harness....

Mike
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 09, 2008, 02:37:56 PM
The car is still in one piece, I pulled the gauge lighting bulbs for dholvrsn's custom gauge cluster he's been working on. I'm just awaiting a reply if he wants them or not.

They want $23 for the computer and $20 for the entire harness. Whomever speaks up first gets it. I will need to recieve payment before I can go and get it though, as I am nearly broke.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: douglasskemp on October 09, 2008, 02:41:17 PM
Automatic or standard?  If standard, T5 or T9?
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 09, 2008, 02:58:28 PM
It's an auto.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: 77turbopinto on October 09, 2008, 04:27:07 PM
I would like the harness.

I will PM you.


Bill
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: apintonut on October 09, 2008, 06:28:34 PM
Quote from: 77turbopinto on October 09, 2008, 04:27:07 PM
I would like the harness.

I will PM you.


Bill

yah i would like the harness too. thats would be why i asked about it.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: 77turbopinto on October 09, 2008, 07:48:13 PM
I only saw his post about 'whoever was first', I guess that was you. Hey if you change your mind......


Bill
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dholvrsn on October 09, 2008, 10:04:35 PM
Since you've already pulled the bulbs, I'll be gracious enough to pay for them if you'll be gracious enough not to gouge me.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 11, 2008, 08:23:48 PM
Alrighty, looks like plans on the electronics have changed a bit.

I was able to pull the computer today while out in the yard with my dad. The harness however is going to have to wait.

The harness is very complicated and I don't know where to start as far as removing it goes. It could take an entire day to remove it, and being a wire monkey isn't my most favorite job.

So, If apintonut still wants just the computer, please PM me. Otherwise it is still up for dibs on someone else.

I am posting this because the arrangment was originally for both the harness and the computer, but with all of the rain and snow storms around here right now, it is going to be extremely difficult to get under the dash and in the engine compartment to follow wires around and cut things.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: apintonut on October 11, 2008, 08:42:04 PM
well as im going to need bill help with my turbo pinto and i have a 84t/c and 85 svo harness to work with he can have at it
bill just keep this in mind when im asking "dumb questions"
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: dave1987 on October 14, 2008, 07:57:02 PM
No replies on the computer so far, so it's sold to whom ever PMs me first.
Title: Re: Mekur in local yard
Post by: apintonut on October 14, 2008, 10:26:45 PM
pm bill but it looks as he hasent been on for a day or so