Subject	Best way to judge condition of a wrecked, running parts car?
Posted by	my91z on October 26, 2006 at 12:38 PM
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Message	What can you do/check on a wrecked TT that will start and run, but can't be driven? I was thinking: Check for obvious fluid leaks Listen for boost leaks (can you hear a boost leak sitting still?) Listen for any knocks, ticks, etc Look for any smoke on start up Look for any smoke while running Note operating temperature Do a warm compression test Check injector values through ECU harness What can you use for negotiating the price down? 60/120K probably needs to be done ? ? Mike ------------------------------------------------------
Follow Ups	Best way to judge condition of a wrecked, running parts car? - my91z 12:38:37 10/26/06 compression, leakdown if available. Boost leak check is done - Guapo 12:43:15 10/26/06 Don't have a leakdown or boost leak tester :-( - my91z 12:47:46 10/26/06 Takes 1 hour and $10 max to make a leak-tester. - Kenny 12:49:28 10/26/06 or he can save 1 hour and just buy one from BoostPro - ZEngineer 12:52:46 10/26/06 Sure, if he wants to be a dumbass and waste money. - Kenny 12:53:53 10/26/06 $10 DIY versus $12 from Chris at BP - ZEngineer 12:58:38 10/26/06 He can jog, thus improving his health. - Kenny 13:00:46 10/26/06 and you didn't factor in the medical bill - ZEngineer 13:06:24 10/26/06 I have a compression tester already >> - my91z 12:55:21 10/26/06 Honestly, it depends on the price and what you're... - Kenny 13:02:22 10/26/06 You ask the tough questions...... - my91z 13:23:54 10/26/06 Re: You ask the tough questions...... - Kenny 13:31:39 10/26/06 I'd go with that if it's a good deal - mousersix 17:24:20 10/26/06 AutoFAQ on how to make a boost leak detector. - WildBillZx 15:50:18 10/26/06 If the front of the car is wrecked, i.e. damaged IC's - ZEngineer 12:47:30 10/26/06 Streetneeds is blocked here, have to wait till I get home > - my91z 12:49:15 10/26/06 Just curious. Why did you connect the turbos to the TB - 240Z FeO2 13:39:18 10/26/06 we just started the engine and let it idle for a minute - ZEngineer 14:08:40 10/26/06 no boost in idle (n/m) - mousersix 17:25:43 10/26/06 Run ECU diagnostic, come on, you guys are slacking :-) (n/m) - my91z 12:56:36 10/26/06 taste test (n/m) - CaliguyPurdue 13:18:07 10/26/06 Re: Best way to judge condition of a wrecked, running parts car? - DaRealDefaulTT 13:34:10 10/26/06 www.junkmycar.com (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 20:19:51 10/26/06 Well, I went and looked at the car >> - my91z 19:36:01 10/26/06
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