Hi,
Need some advise from you guys. Tested a T2 but felt the car have loss of power and its smokey when started and driven.
Just wandering if its repairable and would cost heaps or just stay clear of the car and look for a better one.
I have just about having ZERO knowledge about the engines of a car. I only know how to change plugs and oil .
Please advise on buying or staying clear of it. Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
PS. anybody in WA that can repair or have knowledge to rebuilt a T2.
Cheers
To Buy or NOT to Buy???
Up to you on whether you want to take on the work to fix it up.
Compression test it to rule out rings, pull intercooler pipe off to check for oil from turbo. If its just turbo thats gone, not so bad. Can be rebuilt or a replacement upgrade unit can be fitted with a little bit of modification and persuading. If engine is on it's way out, it may be much more trouble than its worth finding the necessary parts for a rebuild, or alternatively trusting a used, unopened import/spare motor.
Depending on how cheap it is, I would do all tests and ensure body is straight, and if it was just turbo seals then fix that if you have the motivation and time/money.
Compression test it to rule out rings, pull intercooler pipe off to check for oil from turbo. If its just turbo thats gone, not so bad. Can be rebuilt or a replacement upgrade unit can be fitted with a little bit of modification and persuading. If engine is on it's way out, it may be much more trouble than its worth finding the necessary parts for a rebuild, or alternatively trusting a used, unopened import/spare motor.
Depending on how cheap it is, I would do all tests and ensure body is straight, and if it was just turbo seals then fix that if you have the motivation and time/money.
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i would just echo the advice of the other posters
compression test is your friend. if you cant do it yourself, then any mechanic should be willing to do it for under $50 i would say.
if you lived in NZ and the car was straight/minimal rust, i would say buy it regardless, but rebuild parts, engines and things like that are hard to come by over there so caveat emptor
compression test is your friend. if you cant do it yourself, then any mechanic should be willing to do it for under $50 i would say.
if you lived in NZ and the car was straight/minimal rust, i would say buy it regardless, but rebuild parts, engines and things like that are hard to come by over there so caveat emptor
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