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haydn_123
16-07-08, 06:59 PM
Im on my way to have a look at a redtop engine, has anybody got any tips on what to look for (known faults) apart from the obvious?? Any help would be appreciated :thumb::thumb:

Benn
16-07-08, 07:26 PM
Huge oil leaks,
Check in the esuhast ports to make sure the valves arnt bent,
If you can check the timing lined up right(make sure the cambelt is on right and hasnt sliped or anything)
Check oilcap and dip stick for mayo..

large_steve182
17-07-08, 12:13 AM
look for an engine.
i made the mistake of that and came home with 3 kittens

GTE999
17-07-08, 12:35 AM
look for an engine.
i made the mistake of that and came home with 3 kittens

lol lol lol lol lol lol , mentalist

nova 2L 16V
17-07-08, 09:16 PM
Have a look if it is a coscast. Have you seen the price of them heads on ebay at the mo

Mike
17-07-08, 10:02 PM
look for an engine.
i made the mistake of that and came home with 3 kittens

Completly off topic BUT AFPMSLCOPTEROTFLMFAO lol lol

+1 rep

Benn
18-07-08, 08:46 PM
Have a look if it is a coscast. Have you seen the price of them heads on ebay at the mo

Couldnt sell my dispack cocast head, think people are starting to see they aint worth funk all.

haydn_123
20-07-08, 10:06 PM
Well ive finally got one- saw it in the yellow papers local to me, got 88k on the clock, engine ecu loom, full exhaust, brakes. Everything, got it for a good price too so im chuffed to bits :D:D. large_steve182, funny you mentioned that, we came back with a 6 week old puppy for my mates bird!lol Project
B-regger is now well under way!!lol