Re: [doc] Hole in the block

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Get him to kock the cost of a new engine off the asking price. Then 
you'll have a bargain. Otherwise, walk away. That's my advice, take it 
or leave it.

Martin

Thomas Mc Auley wrote:

> Here is some of what the guy has wrote. He has sent a few pictures, and they look really good, but I am concerned about the hole. Its a bit of a gamble going for that car. Could turn out that the hole is simply fixed, or else could turn out that a new engine is needed.
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> The possible hole in the block......
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> I had a hole in the block repaired by Delorean One about 1000 miles back. The same time I had the 30,000 mile major service done. Initally, when he first looked at the engine he told me he thought I needed a new block. However, after getting a better look at the block he concluded he could fix the hole. After the repair was completed, he informed me that the block should be as good as new.
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> Now, the car just started leaking again. What is the cause ? Does his repair need minor adjustment ? Is a seal bad ? I don't know. That is the reason I am selling the car.