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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:37 PM
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ok im buying a turbo off a guy and what do i need to look at before i buy it ? thanks
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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leaking oil....shaft play maybe
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:41 PM
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were would the oil be...? just every were?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by GsEclipse02
were would the oil be...? just every were?
if it's already removed, chances are any oil leaks have been cleaned up

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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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very true .... n e 1 else i have to leave in 5 mins some 1 post any thing to help me out
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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You dont know anything about turbos? Why are you buying one then?
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by civicvxhatch
You dont know anything about turbos? Why are you buying one then?

im sure there was a point in your life were u didnt know something .... and learnd about it thats what im doing you dumb ass
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by GsEclipse02
im sure there was a point in your life were u didnt know something .... and learnd about it thats what im doing you dumb ass
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Old Oct 27, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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Shaft play number 1.. Check lines for kinks...... Just if It doesnt seem right honestly walk away..
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There are points in life where one looks at his or her situation and says "how the fook did i get here?" ... this is one of those instances....
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