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Old 03-09-2012, 11:10 AM   #1
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Default 8 BA core

I have an 8 BA that had clean green anti freeze in it, and it was full of oil, not so clean. I think it would make a good engine to rebuild for some one. The question is, should I remove the heads for inspection?
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Old 03-09-2012, 11:47 AM   #2
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Yes, to make sure that there are no cracks in the valve area. Ed
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Any buyer will pay more when the heads are off than if not.
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Old 03-09-2012, 04:39 PM   #4
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buying an engine with the heads on is like buying a grab bag at the circus, you wont know what you bought till you open it, and then its usually
not a very good surprise
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Thanks for the observations. I'll be pulling heads this weekend.
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