What are the chances?

[SG51CE]

So a friend of mine calls me and tells me he ran his prelude w/o oil. He wants to sell it. What are the chances of being able to fix the car? If I bought it would I have to replace the engine or overhaul it? please help!

 

[phyregod]

Does it still run? Hondas are tough lil bastards when it comes to oil starvation. Toss some oil in it and give it a test drive. listen for grinding. watch the temp gauge.

If it was a short drive, there is a chance he didnt fatally wound the motor.

This is assuming there isnt a rod sticking out of the block atm...

 

[reckedracing]

i've had some good luck with bringing seized motors back from the dead with no ill effects, other than longevity issues of course

i gave give you lots of suggestions

 

[SG51CE]

This dude is a real lazy@ss when it comes to maintenance. He probably only changed the oil like twice the whole year he has owned it. The previous owner had just spent $2400 overhauling that engine! I'll see if I get a chance next week to look at it when I get off school for springbreak.