My 2005 Turbo 5 speed Manual with about 200K miles failed a compression test and I am being told I need a new engine. I will get a 2nd opinion but assuming I do need a new engine....Here in Albuquerque I have gotten quotes from $9K to 15K for an OEM swap. Still getting more quotes. Most shops don't do rebuilds. Not sure rebuild is smart either. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.....
I am thinking about investing some money into my 2005 manual Baja Turbo. Some cosmetic stuff...paint, seat covers, new stereo, etc... I have about 200K miles going and I have done some big repairs already including a new suspension and timing belt. Wondering before I invest another big chunk of dough into it, how many more miles can I expect from the car? I have heard of some peeps getting 300k, even heard someone got 400k.... I am worried about the turbo failing and oil consumption leaks? Worst case I need an engine rebuild?
Is a car bra on a Baja retro cool or outdated? I have a black/grey Baja, so I thought it blend in better and hide a lot of the damage on my front bumper?
Anyone else getting this interior flaking on their Baja? Any ideas on how to repair?
https://www.pelvicsanity.com/ic-myth-5-acid-is-the-enemy
I recently got diagnosed and trying to figure out my diet/flares. Currently avoiding anything acidic, but this article made me question that? Have you found that certain acidic foods are still ok?