1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old 02-15-08, 09:14 PM
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I posted a couple of these pics in the regional Canadian forum about a month back but I thought I'd share these with the general forum as well.

A bit of damage after 227,000 kilometers.
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Old 02-15-08, 10:33 PM
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Yeah mine popped at about 163,000 miles

Looks great!
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mine was like that. pretty shitty
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Mine didn't look quite that bad after 213,000 miles...
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Yeah, I think all 12a's decide to blow up when they have about 220-230KM. Most of the one' I've heard about including my last one blew up in that range.
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Originally Posted by rx-freak
Yeah, I think all 12a's decide to blow up when they have about 220-230KM. Most of the one' I've heard about including my last one blew up in that range.
Damn don't tell me that. I don't have all the parts for my "Ultimate Streetable 12a" yet and my current engine has like 220,000km on it

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I'm pretty sure the 12A in my 82 was original and had 275 000 KM on it before it popped. The insides didn't look nearly as bad either.
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keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best...
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Originally Posted by vipernicus42
Damn don't tell me that. I don't have all the parts for my "Ultimate Streetable 12a" yet and my current engine has like 220,000km on it

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Jon,

At the rate your going I will be a Mod by the time you finish that build lol
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I should of mentioned this in the original post - and not that it makes much of a difference...but it's actually a 13B (85 SE).

For the rebuild: resurfaced irons, all new seals and springs, street ported intakes with t2 housings and exhaust ports. New water & oil pump. Oh...and a pretty paint job.

Should be good for another 200K (fingers crossed).




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