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Hey guys, Sorry in advance for the long post. Just got an 02 bugeye that needs a some tlc. Originally I was thinking it just had something messed up with the clutch, now I am thinking perhaps maybe more. Car would stall when clutch was fully released. First thing I noticed is the shift linkage was not even in the rear bushing. Was actually just sitting underneath it up against the driveshaft. WTF. After seeing that I decided just to tear the entire thing apart lol. overkill maybe but my mind kept saying what else is gonna be effed up. Many bolts were loose or missing or replaced with thread stock and a nut like around the trans. Also noticed a few wires broken or pulled from the plug. Drivers side rear cylinder had some grit or dirt sitting at the bottom along with a little coolant. Cleaned that stuff out but it looks like it is blemished like surface rust. Other than this all the cylinders, pistons, heads all are really clean and can still see cross hatching. Also the pistons do not look stock to me? So I started thinking maybe I have an early ej207!! no avcs, its an open deck and has the vf29 turbo. But I could not find the R20 stamp on the motor so probably just an ej205 with different pistons? Would I be able to salvage that cylinder with a rehoning or scotch pad? Thanks for any help guys!

