i dont give a shit if the head is split in half, and i dont need a running motor, as soon as it comes home it will be pulled to pieces, the bore will be taken out to 87/88mm anyway
----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 6:01 PM Subject: Re: l20b > I have had trouble with this type of deal before (with non-Datto engine though) > > Owner says: Yeah, Yeah, good engine, just can't afford to replace the head gasket at the moment. > > I find out (later): Cracked and warped head, severe bore wear. Cost me a bomb to put right. > > Given that Bluebirds are so common you should be able to get a good running engine with no problems for that price. > > I would always want to test drive the motor before I buy it. > > I am probably too cautious but that is my $0.02 > > Nick > Once bitten, twice shy :) > > > > > Ben wrote: > > > > > $50 and a 100km round trip sound ok for a l20b from a 81 bluey with a > > > blown head gasket?? all i need really is the block, crank and rods, to > > > build my new motor > > > > > > > > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- > > > OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- > > > Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > No unauthorised redistribution of this email > > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm > > > http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > This message was sent through MyMail http://www.mymail.com.au > > --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
