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> Redshift check this
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post Nov 22 2003, 12:27 AM
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http://www.brentwoodrocketscience.com/engine
This might work for you, but then maybe not??
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post Nov 22 2003, 02:08 AM
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QUOTE(boxstr @ Nov 22 2003, 02:27 AM)
but then maybe not??
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I dunno... short check into the archives over at PP on the 911 board says we've all missed some real good deals..

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post Nov 22 2003, 02:11 AM
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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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post Nov 22 2003, 09:25 AM
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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.
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post Nov 22 2003, 11:44 AM
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post Nov 22 2003, 11:47 AM
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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...

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post Nov 22 2003, 02:56 PM
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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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post Nov 22 2003, 11:34 PM
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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.
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post Nov 23 2003, 05:12 AM
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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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