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Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 01:23
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A nice big stinking auto 7M-GTE halfcut finally showed up, so I'll probably be going ahead with that one to chuck into the cressy. It's got a few kms on it (about 110,000), and it's missing the intercooler. Aside from that it seems pretty good. Is there anything in particular I should look out for, aside from shaft play in the turbo and a compression test on the cylinders? It can't be started due to the missing intercooler, but I'm thinking of plumbing a piece of pipe across the front to see if I can. The wreckers are usually pretty unhelpful when it comes to this sort of thing though.
I managed to talk them down to $1200. That's a pretty good price right? I hope I'm not being ripped off 
-J-
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Central Coast, NSW
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May 2002
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 01:26
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Good price!
the biggest problem with 7M's is the head gasket. From a first glance you can't really tell if its been replaced or torqued down but when you buy the engine make sure you either replace the gasket with a metal one or torque the factory head bolts down to prevent it blowing
Dan
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 01:27
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Cheers!
Is there anything else I should look out for? Water pump problems? Common oil leak spots? I'm afraid I really don't know all that much about the 7M.
-J-
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 01:50
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Do a compression test, do a leakdown test if you can, and look for all the common signs of a BHG (oil in water, water in oil, etc). Definitely start the bastard if they'll let you. If they won't let you, proceed with caution!
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Adelaide, SA
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May 2002
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 01:51
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Check the front pulley - it is a common problem that these will come lose and wear the crank. Any play in it (when the belts are loose) is a bad sign. If there is play when the belts are tight, it's a REALLY bad sign!
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berala sydney
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November 2002
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 02:46
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hi joorsh
Have you all ready brought the 7m front cut or you about to buy it.
Make shore you get warranty with it or go some were else to buy one if they don't offer any warranty.There are a lot of rip off out there.
Were you thinking of buying it from ???
cya knackers
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Re: Well, I've found a half-cut at least...
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Tue, 04 November 2003 04:50
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Yeah, they're offering a 3 month warrentee. Otherwise I wouldn't touch it! I haven't bought it yet though.
-J-
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