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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Hey guys my freind just gave me an fb for free the other day its a maya gold 82 not sure weather its a gsl or not . the guy said that it will start but makes loud rattling noises and will only go about 10mph . hope to get pics today
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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compression test it before anything else, had to be free for some reason.
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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does it have rear disc brakes or drum brakes? disc its a gsl
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Old Jun 8, 2011 | 01:48 PM
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but rear could be swapped
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 03:20 AM
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Rear disc brakes, rear window wiper, power windows, power antenna, and "GSL" badges on the b pillars are all signs of GSL models.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 05:11 AM
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can't wait to see pics of the new 7!!! could be that one of the converters has clogged.. i would do a compression test to be on the safe side as well.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 06:52 AM
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Clacking noise is probably rod knock. Sounds like it's ready for a rebuild....
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Clacking noise is probably rod knock. Sounds like it's ready for a rebuild....
rod knock, haha.

Can't wait to see pics.
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Also looking forward to pics, even if it needs an engine you can't beat the price!
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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sorry i still have not posted any pics i still don't have any
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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Rod knock? C'mon quit messing with the guy.

It obviously needs a valve job.
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