got my engine in today

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sdtouge wrote:i got it from a new shop in sacramento called hit and run. guys name is dave # is916 952 9776.

lets just say i got a "grand opening sale"
Hit and run, did that guy used to live in Okinawa, I think I know him and that ain't good.


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Well this guy is selling engines out of his garage (that's what he told me). Sounds a little to sketchy to me.

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WHOA!!! Engine's out of his garage? That's not cool at all. I would SERIOUSLY plan on taking that motor apart and check the rod & main bearings, check the head and deck for warping, and checking the rings. You had also plan on a new water pump for sure, and maybe a new oil pump just to be safe.

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i got a bunch of new stuff, water pumps and things like that, i am thinking about talking off the head just to make sure since it will be much easier than when its in the car.

i looked inside the valve cover, which im sure is not the greatest of indicators, but it looked really clean in there, everything loked bran new, but i would ratherr be safe than sorry.

to the guy who told me to pm him i cant pm on nico so email [email protected]

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sounds pretty cool. i would definately check out that engine for damage. you also dont know the mileage, so freshening it up is a given.

you guys cant touch my battery for coolness. its so small that it fits in the battery tray sideways. it weighs about 8lbs and is narrow enough so that i can have it in the stock location and still run my i/c piping through the battery tray. its a nippon denso GS battery that came in my clip and somehow has managed to hold a charge for well over 6 years (there was an inspection sticker on it from '99).

as for cheap parts, i wish i could be as cool as you. i paid $300 for the corbeau version of that seat with a rail. that radiator is friggin sweet and the fact that the engine cost you $850 is rediculous. i thought no one would ever beat my $1000 clip from venus auto.

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ya, i am a cheap bastard, and on weekdays i dont wont so ill i have to do is bug you guys online and search for the best deals i can find.

what did you have for those little bungs that are your resonator and go to your charcoal thing?


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