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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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would you buy a used turbo if it had been on a car that was used for shows 99% of the time and only had about 2-300 miles on it? it is from a friend and i can get a really sweet deal on it.
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sam_watts01
would you buy a used turbo if it had been on a car that was used for shows 99% of the time and only had about 2-300 miles on it? it is from a friend and i can get a really sweet deal on it.
yes, if the turbo was never pushed super hard, and primed before first use, the bearings shuld be fine, go for it
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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check for shaft play and make sure it spins freely
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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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Yes I would after a good look-over.
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