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bought 88 convertible for $500.

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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:39 PM
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bought 88 convertible for $500.

picked up an 88 convertible for 500. it had the infamous blown cylinder head gasket. he said it was blowing white smoke when he tried to start it. i said i'll take it. pulled the fuses out, unflooded it and it started right up with a perfect idle. later on i found out it has racingbeat exhaust and tokico suspension with springs. i am giving this one to my girl but was wondering if the tokico suspension (especially the rear struts) would bolt onto my 87 turbo?
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:50 PM
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Both cars are S4? Yes I think it would.
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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it had the infamous blown cylinder head gasket
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Both cars are S4? Yes I think it would.
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:53 PM
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congrats on the find!
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 12:54 PM
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All the suspension swaps out - springs/shocks are the same, 86-91, turbo and non turbo.

I would thoroughly test the cooling system to make sure it isn't pumping water - there might be some merit to the previous owner's incorrectly stated claim.

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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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bought it from a dealer that didn't know anything about rotaries
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 01:31 PM
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niiiiiiiice
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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My favorite kind of deal. Now, when something expensive breaks, you're still ahead..
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