1989 mclaren value

hainleyn · Post by **hainleyn** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:38 pm

i have a 1989 mclaren convertable. the rear end took a tulips on me the other day so i decided to get a new car instead of putting more money into it. would it be in my best interest to try selling it as is or parting it out? and how much it is possibly worth? if anyone has any ideas i would like any input possible.

ct_gsxr1000 · Post by **ct_gsxr1000** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:26 pm

sell it as is.... parting it out will be a headache and destroy a car someone could fix. Also the miles, condition of other parts mechanical, interior and exterior etc play a part in this however no one will benefit from a part out of this car in the end. BTW what do you mean by the rear end took a tulip? was the car hit or the actual rear end failed???

Post by **negusm** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:45 pm

Parting the car won't net you much. There is only a handful of asc items. Most of the car are Mustang items.

Why would you part a car over a failed rear? That's one of the easiest things to fix. You can buy a whole unit for like $150 (used) and bolt it in.

-Mike

hainleyn · Post by **hainleyn** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 12:21 am

it wasnt in an accident the rear end just crapped out. if i can get one for only 150 where would i find it?

Post by **negusm** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:12 am

Most mustang forums with classifieds, ebay, junkyards should have one. I base my price on the fact that I picked up a 7.5" rear pumpkin for $105 and it was NEW on ebay.

You are looking for an 8.8" Ford rear limited slip differential or an entire rear axle housing. You will need to know what ration you have (check the code on the door tag, or the tag on your rear end).

You'll need to read up on how to do it. Over at www.foureyedpride.com, the guys there swap these things around all the time. The classifieds there is a great place to ask to see if anyone has the parts.

If you like these older cars, take this as a good way to get to learn to fix them. They are easy to work on, the mechanical parts are NOT hard to find at all, and are cheap. Just remember that things can get discouraging...we've all been to the point where we want to throw a hammer through the windshield.

-Mike

hanksgt · Post by **hanksgt** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 6:51 am

How many miles are on teh car? Is it in good condition otherwise? It would be sad to part it out. Are you sure it's not something as simple as a U-joint? They can make a terrible whine or clunk. I replace my ujoints at 100KMy '89 has 186,0000 on it, and the inside of the rear end looked great at 150K.

hainleyn wrote:i have a 1989 mclaren convertable. the rear end took a tulips on me the other day so i decided to get a new car instead of putting more money into it. would it be in my best interest to try selling it as is or parting it out? and how much it is possibly worth? if anyone has any ideas i would like any input possible.

Sandy · Post by **Sandy** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:20 pm

OY Oy Vey!!!!!

That would be like putting your child up for adoption, simply because he or she has ther flu ~!!

trvlnmann · Post by **trvlnmann** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 1:55 pm

Where are you located? In about two weeks I'll be removing the rear from my car to install a new one (performance upgrade). The original is in perfect working order. If your near me your welcome to have it!
BTW I'm in the NY tri-state area.

Post by **negusm** » Fri Mar 11, 2011 2:27 pm

He's in Michigan (farmington hills).

86capriasc · Post by **86capriasc** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 4:15 am

What do you mean the rearend crapped out? What happened?

Rear diffs are pretty easy to rebuild, usually just some bearings that go bad.

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