I think the only way is to get them to send you compression figures.
Once the engine is running your end do another test to verify figures.
Also make sure they give you the engine number of this low mileage engine,
that way they at least know that you are not a no-nothing. You have to get
the idea across to them that you know your stuff, that way they will rip-off
some other person.
Hendrik
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Chase" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 6:59 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Used Engines from Tri-Star
Listers,
The wheels of action are finally grinding to a start in the resurrection
of
my 83 240D. I'm planning on purchasing a used engine tomorrow from
Tri-Star
in PHX. My auto is at the shop in Tucson, and awaiting shipment of the
engine.
Question: How can one really know that the proclaimed mileage on a used
engine like this is anywhere near accurate? It would be in the best
interest
of the crooked parts outfit to claim to be selling a nice low-mileage
engine, yet actually to deliver their highest-mileage engine. They are
claiming to be selling me their lowest mileage 240 engine, but as I said,
it
would take some genuine honesty not to pull a bait & switch.
I know there's probably no answer to this question, but what have you all
found in your experience? Bear in mind that I am no where near this outfit
geographically and thus cannot do any physical investigation.
Brian
83 240D
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