found another sportline!
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94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet
found another sportline!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...222721206&rd=1
Service records are close to complete.
Okay, this needs a head gasket. I spoke at length with seller, I liked his reasons for selling, Wifey wants a Honda.
Question: With a head gasket in this car at 100K, would a preventative valve job at this mileage be smart, or is it probably a good $ gamble to skip valves unless something obvious calls for them?
Owner sounds meticulous and not nearly as excited about the sportline edition as I am. I have the black Sportline already, did not expect to land another but always looking for good deals on these, even if I store it until I need it (unlikely!). I gave him $4350, and shipping will probably bite me for antother $750. Maybe a little less.
Combined with a UNC takedown of Duke, this has been a good evening.
Service records are close to complete.
Okay, this needs a head gasket. I spoke at length with seller, I liked his reasons for selling, Wifey wants a Honda.
Question: With a head gasket in this car at 100K, would a preventative valve job at this mileage be smart, or is it probably a good $ gamble to skip valves unless something obvious calls for them?
Owner sounds meticulous and not nearly as excited about the sportline edition as I am. I have the black Sportline already, did not expect to land another but always looking for good deals on these, even if I store it until I need it (unlikely!). I gave him $4350, and shipping will probably bite me for antother $750. Maybe a little less.
Combined with a UNC takedown of Duke, this has been a good evening.
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From: Orland Park, Illinois
1994 E320 (current)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...222721206&rd=1
Service records are close to complete.
Okay, this needs a head gasket. I spoke at length with seller, I liked his reasons for selling, Wifey wants a Honda.
Question: With a head gasket in this car at 100K, would a preventative valve job at this mileage be smart, or is it probably a good $ gamble to skip valves unless something obvious calls for them?
Owner sounds meticulous and not nearly as excited about the sportline edition as I am. I have the black Sportline already, did not expect to land another but always looking for good deals on these, even if I store it until I need it (unlikely!). I gave him $4350, and shipping will probably bite me for antother $750. Maybe a little less.
Combined with a UNC takedown of Duke, this has been a good evening.
Service records are close to complete.
Okay, this needs a head gasket. I spoke at length with seller, I liked his reasons for selling, Wifey wants a Honda.
Question: With a head gasket in this car at 100K, would a preventative valve job at this mileage be smart, or is it probably a good $ gamble to skip valves unless something obvious calls for them?
Owner sounds meticulous and not nearly as excited about the sportline edition as I am. I have the black Sportline already, did not expect to land another but always looking for good deals on these, even if I store it until I need it (unlikely!). I gave him $4350, and shipping will probably bite me for antother $750. Maybe a little less.
Combined with a UNC takedown of Duke, this has been a good evening.
Just my opinion but have a machine shop revamp the head and any valves they feel it necessary to do. By the way look for a shop that has been around a while and is run by the oldest guy you can find. It just seems like most often they are the best.
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94 Wagon and 94 Cabriolet
Hey, Thanks for the good advice. I have such a shop (2 really) but the one I use turns things around fast- the other is run by a retired Mercedes master mechanic...but this car would sit 2+ months.
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
