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Old 21-May-2004, 06:09 PM
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Buying motor what to look for?

Im driving down tomorrow pretty far, not gunna say where. Anways the motor is a b16a complete , ecu, axles, etc, just wondering if you guys have any suggestions as to what i should be looking for when inspecting the motor, please be specific.
I will get a compression test, so if anyone know what a good # is that be great. ANd which ecu should i get with it< I know theres two that u can get, are they the same PR3,or PW0 ?
And the tranny? Y1, S1, J1 ?
Thanks in advance. If thres anything i missed please add. Thanks.
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Old 21-May-2004, 06:16 PM
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Try to do a leakdown test if possible. Compression test obviously. Check all sensors to make sure they're not broken. As for the tranny, im not sure of the 3 which one is LSD, but the LSD would be a huge bonus. Expect to pay at least $100 more for it though.
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Old 23-May-2004, 02:41 AM
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i say watch for junkyard marks or any leaked oil on the valve cover.
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Old 23-May-2004, 03:55 AM
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yep compression test. sensor. any leaks . S1 is the tranny i would take. and PR3 is the ecu you should get with it
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