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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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Buying A Fd And????

ok guys im want to buy this fd from this guy. he rebuilt the engine at a shop that has rumoured to have rebuilt a few bad engines. if i check the compresion etc.... will i be able to find out if its really a sloppy rebuilt job??????????? thanks guys
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 03:05 PM
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Yeah a compression test will be the best thing. Also bring a boost gauge so you can test the boost levels. You might want to get a feel for another FD as an example that way you will know what to look for before buying it.
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Old Apr 13, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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There are a lot of bad rebiulds, but there are just as many bad rumors.
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