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Could I horn in here?
Posted by JD From LA (more from JD From LA) on Fri, 4 May 2001 11:29:57
In Reply to: Re: Hard to get hurt for $800, DET, Fri, 4 May 2001 09:20:46
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DET:
At 235k, the motor clearances are sloppy. You're only going to get but so much pressurization without a lot of blow-by above a certain level. You can only turn up the wick if everything is tight and the gasses stay where they're supposed to.
If there is gear oil in the trans, the previous owner was uninformed, even if he did do his own work. What else did he work on? I'd check the cooling system, especially the radiator. Probably hasn't had the proper maintenance, especially regarding thermostat, fan switch or flush and fills with the proper stuff.
You gotta carve out at least another 400 from this deal. Sounds like the owner needs to get rid of it fast. Believe me, no one else is interested in this car. That extra 400 would pay for the interior fixes including seat repair.
Sure, you can part it out but will the neighbors mind dead SAAB carcasses littering the neighborhood while you recoup your investment? Just a little
devil's advocacy here.
Good luck.
JD
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