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I've had my car for about ten years, it's a 2000 9-5 Aero. I believe the headgasket needs to be replaced. The body is also quite rusty, including a rot under rear passenger and typical spots on the quarter. Given all these issues, I think selling it would only bring in a couple of hundred bucks.
I always wanted a project car, so this is a good opportunity. I have a about $2k that I am willing to spend. Some of it will go toward overhauling the suspension, since its 20 years old. That includes shocks/struts/subframe bushings and etc. Some will be used to buy a welder and fix the rust. It would be my first time.
I don't think I have the skills to pull the engine out, but I can replace some components without pulling it out. The head will need to be machined, and I can replace bearings from the bottom, and maybe pistons.
What do your thoughts? Are there specific things I should replace or focus on?
I am also thinking of doing some performance mods, I am just not sure what.
I always wanted a project car, so this is a good opportunity. I have a about $2k that I am willing to spend. Some of it will go toward overhauling the suspension, since its 20 years old. That includes shocks/struts/subframe bushings and etc. Some will be used to buy a welder and fix the rust. It would be my first time.
I don't think I have the skills to pull the engine out, but I can replace some components without pulling it out. The head will need to be machined, and I can replace bearings from the bottom, and maybe pistons.
What do your thoughts? Are there specific things I should replace or focus on?
I am also thinking of doing some performance mods, I am just not sure what.