finally DONE!
 

I picked up a 99 Cirrus in great shape with 93k on it in July for $500. Loaded, leather, sunroof, great body and interior. The PO thought it had a miss in it and installed 3 computers [still have them], new distributor [thank you], new crank position sensor [thank you again!]. He then figured that it must have jumped time [started on timing belt change]. Found out he was over his head and threw too much money at it. He let it sit, so shit [leaves and twigs] got into the intake. I tore the heads off, lapped valves, re-sealed the valve guides, and re-assembled. Replaced timing belt and water pump. Still didnt start. The PO didn't set the CPS at the right depth to read the crank! Now a killer commuter car that I can get another 100k out of! Dont overlook these JA [Cloud-cars] as good commuter vehicles. I have 238K on my other one with no engine issues. The 2.5 V6 is a great motor.

Sweet deal! :D

That CPS can really Eff someone up.. Damn sensors!

i've always heard good things about the motors, just not the transmissions

Thanks man! Not all the motors were good. Stay way from anything with the early 2.7. Transes are finicky. MUST use the +2,+3,or +4 fluid specified! NO LONGER COMPATIBLE WITH DEXRON! I've seen fluids on the shelf that say "compatible", THEY AREN'T! Dexron is too "sticky" for the new trannys. I am going to try to rebuild one this winter and I'll let all know how it goes.

I like Dextron.. but always gotta go back to "Manufacture spec"..

My ex's Integra has been having shifting problems for years. I can't figure out why... The only actual conclusion I could come to was it wasn't the "honda specified " something or another fluid..

Several techs drove it "normal" i drove it "CLUNK" into 2nd and 3rd. Whos training these guys now a days?