Location: South Australia
Registered: November 2004
Re: 18 RG / RC Bits
Sat, 09 July 2005 03:28
Engine can be seen in Glenelg- it's at the mechanics.
Condition is currently unknown - We haven't even turned it since it came from the wreckers. I got two motors and dropped the other one in. This one's just sitting around.
As I said before it may be a bargain - could have great pistons and cams - but I don't want to tell people that because I really don't know. Once I have bought a motor that was meant to be in great condition and it was totally F(*&^*$*$ked!!! - I don't want to do that to anyone.
The $300 price means that there are 4 senarios:
(1) even if it isn't in great condition you probably can strip it, sell bits and get your money back that way.
(2) You may find it only needs to be freshened up to have a sensational 18RG.
(3) It's GREAT condition - if you have the time to fit it or test it you have the chance to make cash out of it. If she's good an 88230 complete should sell easily for $900 - $1500 - especially if you freshen it up with rings and bearings, and a valve grind with new stem seals etc.
(4) REBUILD - probably about $1200, but your right - THAT could be a REAL goer!! A guy in Adelaide will fabricate any piston you want - if you have a sample and engine bore measurements.
I just need the cash - my car has cost me too much already!!
Sat, 09 July 2005 03:28
