Will It Run? DESTROYED and BURIED Plymouth First Start in 32 Years!

[@mrtsautomotive]

There is this KZbinr called Dead Dodge Garage... He has the technology to help find those elusive parts...

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

I'm glad you brought him up, because he has the ability to find those really hard to find parts for these old Chryslers, like you said.

[@TheAmazingDrCheat]

Funny u mention him i was thinking about how this Plymouth looks like that charger/challenger he got running lol

[@SuEnRoD]

When you checked for spark I was screaming...A hose clamp is not a ground!!😁

[@trump660206]

Me too

[@jstavene]

I too was,,,

[@rafael.r.soriano.music2023]

I love this type of car! My late mother used to own a 1980s Dodge Charger and she had it for a while in the 1990s until one day it caught on fire and got rid of it soon after. My mom used to own a Mustang and my dad owns a Ford and a Chevy and to me personally, I own a Chevy and my first car was a '93 Dodge Shadow. I'm a big fan of classic trucks and cars mainly. GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@bed685]

I had a 1983 Plymouth Turismo in high school and and I loved it! maroon exterior and interior with a huge factory sunroof.

[@ClevelandMaker]

Im glad someone mentioned it...ive mentioned dead dodge garage three times...i think he doesn't read the COMMENTS!!!

[@Sulfuron41]

You know, nothing makes me more happy than seeing an 80's vehicle brought back to life. GenX had no appreciation for them and simply threw them away. Very spoiled.

[@joeltolley6075]

It's the willy Wonka boat from the sounds playing back in the carb. Also you got darn lucky with that second computer box actually working. The 80"s were nothing but electrical gremlins in their cars. That cam fowler was also a common issue in the 2.2 motors. You gave a Valiant effort Dylan

[@Carcrafter7165]

34:55 that’s a Holley progressive 2bbl carb. It works like a 4bbl one butterfly opens first and then the second one comes in for more power.

[@Duffyinthebronx]

I had this car as a Plymouth Turismo. I drove into a sand dune in Montauk and popped the whole front end/lights/grille piece off. car was fun but embarrassing. I drove it 75 miles home and did not get stopped, and no one had the whole assembly cheep. 1994

[@hayneshvac2]

A good jack point on one of these is right where the front motor mount meets the radiator core support. It's reinforced in that area. Fun Fact, Chrysler wanted to prove the durability of the 2.2l block by teaming up with Lotus who designed a head and turbo system which debuted in the movie The Wraith producing 440 HP. You were able to purchase the conversion kit from lotus for these engines. The conversion kit was extensive and expensive...lol. The pulley above the transmission usually operates the smog pump, and yes, it is depletable. I will note that if you decide to remove the head of one of these engines, there is an unbolt pattern to prevent cracking the head. These heads were notorious for cracking between the valves and the coolant ports. Remember, this was early aluminum head technology when they didn't fully understand the difference in expansion rates from cast iron to aluminum. At this time, they did allow spacing for the head bolts to allow movement, and they did use stretch bolts. With all the corrosion I would say replace the head. Honestly, I would love to see the tear down of this one...lol. Great video Dylan, thanks for sharing.

[@GrowN256]

I work with Troy, one of my favorite men on the planet. I feel like I'm watching how he was when he was your age from the stories he's told me over the years. Keep up the awesome work. God bless!

[@rager-69]

Time to call Kevin at Graveyard Digs. "Hey, you got anything you want to trade a 1982 Plymouth TC3?"

[@johntugwell957]

My friend had a dodge charger with the turbo. Fun little cars but what a pain to work on. Had a mechanic tell me to never bring it to him again for a timing belt

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

I had a 1990 Dodge Spirit ES with a 2.5 turbo that was non-intercooled, and it pushed 150 fire-breathing horsepower. It didn't run when I got it for $500, but I took it home, took the timing belt off, aligned the timing marks properly, and it fired right up. The T-I engine only had a tiny TE04H Mitsubishi turbo, and it was built to spool quickly and run out of breath after 3,000 RPM. I put a Daytona T3 on it and it pulled much harder. It also lost reverse (an auto), so I got a used trans out of a minivan for $25, and I paid a buddy a case of beer to install it for me, but the engine ended up spinning a rod bearing going around a turn under boost. I wish that I had spent some more time upgrading that engine with injectors, a larger downpipe and exhaust, and swap it to a five speed manual because Ive seen those 2.5s make some good power cheap. I'm pretty sure that car has a 2.2 SOHC.

[@randyhoepker5528]

The regular 2.5L motor would easily go 200,000 miles. I had a Spirit that I drove until 180,000 miles, then sold it. Ran into the next owner a year later and it had 225,000 miles in it! The turbo 2.5L was pretty fast.

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

​@@randyhoepker5528Mine had 160,000 miles on it when I bought it, and I only bought it out of curiosity, but after I replaced the timing belt it fired right up and that thing ran great. I couldn't get ANY heat out of it in the middle of winter here in Pennsylvania, and I also didn't have reverse. I replaced the transmission, and it was a nice car after that. It had the computer on the dash and everything. It wasn't fast in any way, the 3.0L V6 93 Plymouth Acclaim that I had was much more fun to drive, but it wasn't a bad car in any way. Then it spun a bearing on me going around a sharp turn at speed while at full boost, and with that small sump oil pan it just starved itself of oil when it all sloshed to the side away from the pickup. If you drive it normally, then yeah, they'll easily last, but I was like 19 years old and the thought of having a turbo was fun to me...😂😂😂

[@BucksSuperStereoWorld]

​@@randyhoepker5528I've built some seriously high horsepower imports over the years (including my 709 wheel horsepower 1997 Civic coupe, my 502 wheel horsepower 2001 Honda Accord V6 turbo six speed manual, my 356 wheel horsepower 4g63t swapped 1992 Plymouth Colt Hatchback, my 455 ALL wheel horsepower 1990 Eagle Talon TSI AWD, and the 1974 Dodge Dart that I swapped a 383 into with an A-833 4 speed manual that I never dynoed), as I'm 41 years old now, but I've always wondered what that 2.5 could've done if I had built it properly for boost. I've seen some cool builds of those old 2.2s and 2.5s that people have made good numbers out of. They're surprising engines for their size.

[@apocolypse11]

Smoking corvettes back in the 90s was easy with a boosted Chrysler LeBaron old, heads were still stuck with there v8s. lol

[@stevegerman5569]

Fun vid, Dylan..... am not sure you ever had the correct firing order and timing set. Most engines that I've heard that sound like yours just needed correction to the firing order and timing set within shouting distance of the correct spot. I think it could have run but.... with the cam issues.... not much point! Thanks for the entertainment :-))

[@randyhoepker5528]

Out of all the Big 3’s economy car models of the early 198s, these were probably the best-Chevette, Escort and Omni/Horizon. My uncle drove one of these Chargers over 200,000 miles. It just kept going! I had an 81 Dodge 024 (which was later renamed Charger 2.2) and two ‘84 Charger 2.2s. They had a decent engine and trans and would outlast the very cheap Chevettes and Escort/Lynx cars. There aren’t a lot of them left, but Chrysler did a lot of these and their K-car variants.

[@johntugwell957]

I had an 83 and 84 dodge charger /Shelby and that car is the same with the 2.2L . Same body style.

[@heofthesquarebum]

My first car! I had a Plymouth Turismo that someone drove into a ditch and bent the K frame on. Loved that car.

[@DaveSquibbSr]

Even aluminum with corrode after years of rat urination I think rat urine is the most grossive thing known to man.

[@Almus-c6i]

There was a small Dodge Pickup. Called D 50. I think. Believe the had a 2.5 engine.

[@CamaroAmx]

I had an 87 Plymouth Duster/turismo (same car as this) in high school. I loved it. Killed with neutral drops. Looked fast, was very slow. Kinda miss it today, 23 years later. They all rusted away today. Guess I’m one of the few that actually liked these cars.

[@Big_Buford]

My dad had a TC3 Horizon and he loved it! Was probably his favorite car next to his 1968 Cougar

[@junkcollector93]

I have a 87 Lebaron premium turbo coupe 5 speed that was parked in the woods for 12 years. Paid $250 for it. It took some work to get it going but was well worth it.

[@glentucker4250]

I can remember when the Dodge Omni and the Plymouth Horizon were basically patterned after the Volkswagen Rabbit. And these cars was Chryslers version of the Scirocco. A friend of mine‘s mother, also had this car with the Charger stripes, badges and rear louvre. After seeing what the rodents did to the distributor, I bet the inside of the carb was just as bad. Win some, lose some 😅 But it was fun to watch you guys having fun. Thank y’all and God bless!

[@Carcrafter7165]

9:14 need a leaf blower would help tremendously. lol 😂

[@DaveSquibbSr]

The body style on that little car reminds me of the Dodge Charger 2.2

[@louislepage5111]

These things were everywhere at one time 😊

[@66burnout]

This channel is one of my favorites!!

[@youtoobe169]

Oh, I love Plymouth Turismos. I made some videos about the one I owned a few years back.

[@christopheransell2179]

Well, absolutely nobody can say that you didn't try! I would have given up after the second day. You work hard on putting out a content-packed video, that is evident, and I appreciate that. BTW, what exactly happened to the driver's side headlight? I must have missed that. I also noticed the disappearing Pontiac, Lol. Take care!

[@TBarsCarsNParts]

I got some leftover parts and a reman short block 2.2 for these cars. Used to be big into them and the turbo minivans. Still have a new body in white omni o24 shell in the backyard. Easy little cars

[@hakosukarb2618]

My dad had a detomaso Dodge Omni he bought in Hawaii while he was in the military such a cool lil car and I still have the old floor mats with the logo in my 79 Toyota corona

[@MT_7T3]

My mom had one of these...bought it brand new in 1982! What a blast from the past!

[@nicklapietra3890]

I used to have a dodge charger with that body style. I enjoyed that car.

[@cenccenc946]

I had one in college in the 90s. Paid like $300 for it. Replaced it with a 82 dodge charger, I paid $400. They were basically the same car. One was automatic one was stick. loved those little cars.

[@jonnyc4898]

My first brand new car was an 84 2.2 Charger. It was the model in between the base and Shelby models. It was sporty at the time,manual trans ,heater,AM radio . Fond memories of long ago,don't see them much,if at all today.

[@mrwcp63]

You know you love Mopars when you will watch this LOL sure wish you could get some Dakotas on the channel but I really do love my cars love Mopars and All American cars some imports

[@ricknorris6943corvair]

I had one of those new back in 1979. First brand new car I ever owned.

[@OKHall]

I would like to see the marlin run. That's a cool car.

[@darondickenson2208]

I had a red one just like that even with the louver and it was a four speed

[@oleukeman]

Plymouth Horizon TC3 goes beyond!

[@jamesmonty2003]

Is that a no power steering car? If you ever part it out grab the rack and the steering shaft adapter. It's almost impossible to find anymore. I would even buy it!!!

[@lirr408]

I remember when they were introduced as 1979 models. I rememeber seeing them all around . Nice looking example. It is a survivor.

[@americathebeautiful513]

Let’s all just take a minute to appreciate the real MVP of this episode…… that Hood Prop Rod 😂

[@tommyhall2768]

I hade a black one with gold strips good luck buddy love. Your videos

[@Poorjasbo]

I would love to see someone completely rebuild a small motor like that one.

[@aggierev]

I was hoping you'd work on that when I saw it in the background of the Pontiac video. The Dodge Charger version was my first car as a teen. It was a lot of fun to drive.

[@davidcorder95]

Heck yeah brother loved the video I’m wanna build up the old men’s beast he’s got 66 cornet 4 door

[@nancykitzinger3078]

I had an 83 TC3 with a 4 speed. Hated that car!😂

[@Greg-v3m]

Got that boy out of Aurburn Flapping squirrel arms

[@AlexTrain5249]

My father had a Plymouth Horizon but it was a hatchback and I think it was a later model.

[@MysteryMachineGT]

After the fire, every time you would pour gas, I was like, "Oh no bad idea" I was waiting for a giant fire ball

[@Coronet_shop]

Had an 84 charger lasted a week replaced the 2.2 with .5 and belongs to my sister now

[@Coronet_shop]

12:37 the two blade fan is factory…that’s Chrysler for you

[@kb9oak749]

I had a TC3 in the mid 80's.

[@Rock-Forehead]

It's the hantamobile!

[@JosephRozum]

Good Afternoon Sir , I hope you are doing well and having a fantastic weekend 😊 !

[@RedneckTaZ]

Lord, those things were horrible! Lol. I saw more on the side of the road then than on the road. Lol

[@MrAnderskarlsson]

My 2 cents on the timingbelt, you should have checked that, very common on cars that have been sitting for so long.

[@xephon3000]

What a journey this was. Def was hoping we’d see that engine fire by the end (and not literally). Either way, you did succeed in making entertaining content, so that part was a huge success!

[@flotowncomputerguy6243]

It may have jumped time at some point, these are timing belt motors from what I remember. The good thing about the 2.2 is that it's a non-interference engine. With proper care and maintenance they run practically forever in the non-turbo form. I've seen a few that rolled over the odometer three or four times, by far not the worst product Chrysler ever put out

[@tomwarner2468]

"Mitsubishi bridges the gap from Japan " anybody remember restored or turning rust,they used do cars like this! Seeing these guys moving the wires around reminds me of time I replaced a timing belt in a minivan ! I ended up 180ing the distributor to get it to run! It wouldn't run the way it was!

[@peteramberley9952]

Did he really try too ground out the plug on the insulated hose clip ? 😂

[@NoraWhitney]

Your videos are always so heartfelt and profound! Thank you for your creativity and your ability to touch the hearts of your viewers!🌲🐍🎧

[@NileKelly]

I'm watching this, and at the same time, I hear that song by Adam Sandler, "Piece Of Shit Car," in my head...lol..

[@MoparCustomZ]

BTW I love My 1990 Dodge Omni 5spd with a Neon head on the 2.2L! went from 96HP to 140HP just with a head swap, you'd be surprised what a smaller combustion chamber will do, great little cars

[@roadstonowhere1971]

That pulley on the left side of the motor is for a smog pump. Timing is definitely off when it's backfiring through carb. Firing on exhaust stroke

[@t.j.fenton7270]

Man you gave it one heck of a try, more than I would have. Some things just aren't meant to be. Great video though. I ate a doughnut in its memory.

[@pinkladybikermamma3603]

THIS THAT A WAGONEER IN THE LINE UP? WOULD LIKE TO SEE YA DO THAT ONE NEXT.

[@MoparCustomZ]

Distributor is 180 degrees out know this all so often, such a rare car to leave sitting I have a 4 door Dodge Omni..... Always check 180 degrees out on your distributor!

[@SUBZEROinfinity]

Sounds to me like It jumped time that Is why It pops through the carb. Still great video.

[@scottsmith6846]

Dylan thank you for the video well at least you tried you and your friend that's all that matters

[@PizzaMan-ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Hey even if it's a loss it's still a win enjoyed just like all your vids ❤

[@fredmoore1159]

Nice work - sometimes you simply need a bigger hammer! Enjoyed the attempt

[@xerocustom]

You guys commenting that "32 years" is longer than you being alive makes me feel old lol

[@kevinburchett383]

Love the video and love the Metallica reference

[@cougar9902]

Good stuff yo!

[@pernillenielsen8083]

I have to ask you this Dylan. 52:45 What part of your brain thought you would find a good ground on a hose clamp ON A RUBBER HOSE? 😆

[@christopher.l.tidwell1584]

You Boys are hilarious love your content

[@michaelkeogh8454]

I used to own an '82 Horizon TC3.

[@cliffordplasd8239]

The TC3 the horizon the omini and K cars all share the same platform and were the basis for the Caravan and is credited for single handedly saving MOPAR

[@djfurman100]

I see a beautiful crew cab in the back

[@mrclassic2284]

Is this one of the ones with vw rabbit engine? Maybe that was the original dodge omni.

[@ramonrivas2606]

Hi Dylan I just Subscribed to your channel. First time I have ever heard of you before 😘🤟God bless you bro 🙏

[@gregorygibson5455]

Hello Dylan and Briar

[@peterjames2004]

is the cam belt 180 out

[@ShannaPippin]

How much for the console in the Marlin?

[@danchandler3799]

Flash back to the wonderful Chrysler k-car! If they ran, ya! If not grrr. They were a pain! Between carb, and computer. The best thing I've seen them used for was racecars

[@blancadelagarza1247]

What’s up with the black Plymouth next to the pontiac?

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

I haven't seen those since the late seventies...

[@terrykennedy7422]

America got some of the coolest looking cars in the 80's but I bet they'd say the same thing about cars in Australia during the same time.

[@estebansuarez2957]

hola yo tenia uno parecido era dodge alpine en colombia pero era de motor simca 1442 cc y cuatro velocidades era agil y economico en combustible tenia ese mismo carburador weber de dos venturis y ese electronico delco remy creo fallan por que se aislan la masa a tierra limpia bien el chasis y la masa a tierra del modulo electronico y se vuelve intermitente vuelve loco a cualquiera

[@woecp]

I like these oddball 80s cars

[@dougfehler299]

Did you bring it yo number 1 tdc it doesn't matter its hooped any how

[@Carcrafter7165]

17:33 I can read the fender it’s a Plymouth TC3.

[@jamierushing]

Hi Dylan from west Alabama

[@davevan9150]

Did you check the valve timing? Maybe the belt jumped teeth.

[@blackbuttecruizr]

A buddy got a brand new Lazer Turbo back in the day.

[@bgee461]

That's a cool car

[@DaveSquibbSr]

That was a valiant effort gentle men, unfortunately I've have not seen very many of those little cars that would run the engines in them just were not made to last, they were considered a throway car like so many of those cars back then, they were trying to make them as cheap as they can to compete with the price of the Chinese cars, but always good show 😎😎

[@glenbo2464]

Pulley is for the power steering pump. That whole platform was garbage! lol