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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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as above what are the things to check when buyin a bottom end ? cheers
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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make sure the boars look ok no big lips ect worth wiping the sump off and removing a small/main and having a quick look at the shells/crank inspect the tops of the pistons for any contact damage/det marks check the water ways for sines of water corrosion rust ect ect the list is endless lol
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