What are the biggest problem areaa with s13's?

What would you guys recommend on replacing/working on first when getting an s13 to get all of the annoying bugs out of the way? I want to make it reliable before I start adding shit on. By the way its mikes 240
https://chicagoarea240sx.editboard.com/the-marketplace-f9/fs-1992-240sx-hatch-t2935.htm

rust is probably the only serious issue that is common with s13's

fix your head gasket.

so is it official how much you pay for this piece?

I don't want to say until mike lets me know its a sealed deal for sure but its around a grand

eckominds wrote:

fix your head gasket.

Yeah thats the first thing on my list and maybe also replace all brake lines and hard trans line. Start tucking wires,degreasing the shit out of the carpets, cleaning out all the dust and dirt, replacing all fluids, basically all the shit that involves as little amount of money as possible.
Ok can anyone answer these questions for me:
1. Is there any specialty tools required to hold the cam gears in place for timing? This is a nissan so im assuming that it has a timing chain and not a timing belt correct?
2. how often does the u-joint wear out on this shit?
3.should I replace all tie rods and ball joints to be safe?
4.Are wheel bearings a big issue?
5.What can I do about the rust, sand it off and spray rubber undercoating?

rust. cut and weld.

Fuck that sounds kinda bad, wouldn't that hurt the integrity of the chassis?

Its different with every 240. There are some decent 240's in the midwest. I had to have mine shipped from Arizona and guess what, it still had some minor rust. These cars are old and i recommend them only for true enthusiast of the s chassis. They require alot of time or a lot of money if you dont know what your doing.

I have plenty of time, I know it's going to take a lot of patience and studying to get this thing going in the right direction. What kind of $$ should I expect to fix the rust?

well are you gunna do it yourself or take it somewhere and how good are you with cars/bodywork?

Cars in general I am good, from basic diagnostics to actually doing the repairs. I use to own a white EG6 before my accord, I did everything myself on it. Replaced head gasket, cv axles, tie rods, belts, alternators, wiring. You know that kind of stuff. Body work is something I just have an idea about. Only experience really is my VHT niteshaded tail lights lol. But I know I can build this car the right way the first time. I'm just going to need help and advice

lol, two of my friends both used to be honda head then they got 240s and they had no clue

Well I hope to change that pattern! I'll always be a Honda whore I just want a 240 for some sideways action. I should not have much of a problem with this new platform, shit if I do, you can call me a baby back bitch!