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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Talking question please
hey guys how do u know if ummmm.ok lets say u buy a set of turbos and a guy claims it has 20k or something how do u know if his telling u the truth or just trying to scam u?? samething with an engine
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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anyone??
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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No way of knowing. Only way to buy used engines turbos is to inspect the turbos for cracks in the manifold and shaft play, and to get a compression check on the engine.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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oh and how do u know if the turbos are 99 and up what the diffrence between them??
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From: chamber of farts
Originally Posted by SiKoPaThX
shaft play
Most definately check for shaftplay. Another way is to check how much oil is on the blades in the housing.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by agustin lopez
oh and how do u know if the turbos are 99 and up what the diffrence between them??
the 99 turbos has the black abradible seals, which the stocker don't have em'...
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