Is there a way to know if an engine was overheated if it's not running?
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Is there a way to know if an engine was overheated if it's not running?
I've just recently aquired an 86 GXL and the PO swapped an s4 turbo motor into it at one time. he's sold the original exhaust before he sold me to the car so until i can replace the exhaust system I'm unable start the it and check that way. my question is are there any real tell tale signs visually if the motor was overheated? I've checked the fluids and it seems the coolant has been drained since it was sittings for 8 months.
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I've just recently aquired an 86 GXL and the PO swapped an s4 turbo motor into it at one time. he's sold the original exhaust before he sold me to the car so until i can replace the exhaust system I'm unable start the it and check that way. my question is are there any real tell tale signs visually if the motor was overheated? I've checked the fluids and it seems the coolant has been drained since it was sittings for 8 months.
but a small coolent seal leak wont show until its running and burning or over pressurizing the system
if you can source a downpipe you could start the car and see.
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