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Posted by: boxstr Nov 22 2003, 12:27 AM

http://www.brentwoodrocketscience.com/engine
This might work for you, but then maybe not??
CCLIN3.2GOGO

Posted by: redshift Nov 22 2003, 02:08 AM

I dunno... short check into the archives over at PP on the 911 board says we've all missed some real good deals..



Thanks


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Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 22 2003, 02:11 AM

Problem is: almost all used 3.2's need a top end rebuild. Most of them smoke with anything over 80k miles on them. Its usually just a puff at startup.. but it gest worse as time goes on.


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Posted by: boxstr Nov 22 2003, 09:25 AM

The 3.2 that I bought has , as per PO 50000 mile. I am weighing wheter to do a top end. Will that be enough, or should I dig deeper and split the case? Just want a good solid engine that does not have to be dropped again soon.
This engine ran out very strong and did not smoke on startup or driving.
Advise.
CCLIN3.2TOWN

Posted by: ! Nov 22 2003, 11:44 AM

Hey Craig.....call me.....

Posted by: Jeroen Nov 22 2003, 11:47 AM

What Brad sayzzzzz...
The original valve guides are of a too soft metal and wear out too fast (approx. 80 - 100K miles)
Car starts to smoke and seriously use oil
If you don't fix it fast, you're looking at a full rebuild...

cheers,

Jeroen

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 22 2003, 02:56 PM

The bottom ends will go 300k miles. Do the top end while it is out.. or sell the car 30k miles from now and let someone else do it.


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Posted by: boxstr Nov 22 2003, 11:34 PM

Okay top end it is. I agree, while it is out better now than when bolted in and smokin. yeck.
Thanks all for the valued advice.
CCLINCAMP914

Posted by: Brad Roberts Nov 23 2003, 05:12 AM

The best part: all the people who sell engines giving out the compression and leakdown readings... neither of which will let you know if the guides are worn or not.

Be careful buying used 3.2's


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