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'78 SC engine rebuild question
Hey, I'm thinking about buying a 1978 SC, and the add says that the engine was rebuild 8,000 miles ago. Car is from Oxnard, CA with 157k miles on it, new paint and all... I think its pretty as heck!
 thanks a lot!Merry christmas- Chris 
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12-18-2007, 09:39 PM
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...oh ya
  just in case... some pictures of the car. prettttyyyy *drools* |
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12-18-2007, 09:47 PM
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Wow, nice color.
Changing the oil now to me would be a good idea. You can look for shavings(god forbid) and possibly spot any other potential projects.
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12-18-2007, 09:50 PM
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ah, the metal burrs
 yeap, ill probably just go buy the oil first... *grabs jack and stands* lol
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12-18-2007, 09:57 PM
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Just make sure it wasn't rebuilt by Motormeister!
-Andy
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12-19-2007, 08:31 PM
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eww...
i talked to the owner, one Bryan of Oxnard, CA, he said that the car's engine was rebuilt in hawaii, so im pretty sure it wasnt motormeister!
im excited, is this car going to be a good investment? i sure hope so...chris 
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12-20-2007, 08:30 AM
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Wonder who in Hawaii built it, I'd be interested to find out.
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12-20-2007, 09:27 AM
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Nice color.
Fun car yes investment....no. |
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12-20-2007, 09:49 AM
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"Rebuilt" is a term that can have many meanings.
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12-20-2007, 09:56 AM
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Send a sample of the current oil to Blackstone.
For $20 they can tell you if there is any abnormal amounts of wear metal, if the car has blowby, and a few other things.
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12-20-2007, 10:02 AM
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Seriously cute car!
Maybe get one of the LA guys like Dave at TRE to do a PPI for broken head studs or Hawaii style rust. That way you can enjoy it with confidence. |
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12-20-2007, 11:02 AM
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1978 Porsche 911SC 3.0
My Carrera
Miata of Doom!
