Pre purchase inspection checklist?
10-29-2007, 11:33 AM
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Pre purchase inspection checklist? I was looking to see what I should watch out for when buying a used LS1... a checklist would be nice, what to look for and what to listen for... the best inspection procedure for when I go shopping. What years and models to watch out for... what are certain things to consider when buying a certain year/trim... Thanks
10-29-2007, 03:55 PM
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#1, Clean and clear title. Check.
#2, Starts. Check.
#3, Drives. Check.
Good to go.
Otherwise, add compression test to the list of things you'll never do once you've found the car you can't live without.
It's not a cheap/quick process, but, it will give you a pretty good look inside the engine.
#2, Starts. Check.
#3, Drives. Check.
Good to go.
Otherwise, add compression test to the list of things you'll never do once you've found the car you can't live without.
It's not a cheap/quick process, but, it will give you a pretty good look inside the engine.
10-29-2007, 09:17 PM
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Prior owner?? I sure would like to know who the 1st owner was. No car can take abuse, not even these strong LS1 cars. I would insist on knowing who owned it and how it was driven if at all possible. There are actually quite a few low mileage F-bodies out there still driven by older guys that rarely burned rubber. After all who could afford $30,000+ cars back then? Those are the used ones to look for. Don't be afraid to travel to find one. What's a weekend of travel for a car you may keep for years. Good luck!
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10-30-2007, 04:53 PM
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Myself i'am 49 years old and had my car for about 7 years.
I drive my car pretty hard no but no track use,and all i've had replaced is clutches gears pinion seals brakes water pump and just regular maintance and i have 52xxx miles no problems.
Oh yeah and tires
10-30-2007, 05:06 PM
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-dont buy any that are under 1999
-listen for the rear end if it makeing a roaring sound they are easy to break in these cars
-i would look for a m6 cuz i have a a4 im tired of it plus 4l60e are junk
-prefer to get 2001 or 2002
-listen for piston slap in those years^
-any knocking or ticking sounds
-good oil ?
-how many miles vs. price
-i would take it 2 a shop and have them look at it before u buy it
-test drive the f**k out of it
-2000 and lower have lifter problems so listen for that
-if u get a a4 check trany fluid see if it at level and clean or not
-get t tops there great but no convertible cuz that alot of extra weight unless ur not worried about that
-listen for the rear end if it makeing a roaring sound they are easy to break in these cars
-i would look for a m6 cuz i have a a4 im tired of it plus 4l60e are junk
-prefer to get 2001 or 2002
-listen for piston slap in those years^
-any knocking or ticking sounds
-good oil ?
-how many miles vs. price
-i would take it 2 a shop and have them look at it before u buy it
-test drive the f**k out of it
-2000 and lower have lifter problems so listen for that
-if u get a a4 check trany fluid see if it at level and clean or not
-get t tops there great but no convertible cuz that alot of extra weight unless ur not worried about that
10-30-2007, 06:34 PM
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roofbubbles, roofbubbles, and roofbubbles.
have a good listen to the valvetrain.
roofbubbles.
signs of coolant in the oil.
roofbubbles.
check under engine for dark spots from things like a leaky waterpump.
roofbubbles.
rattling cats (rev it and listen for them to rattle).
then check again for roofbubbles.
have a good listen to the valvetrain.
roofbubbles.
signs of coolant in the oil.
roofbubbles.
check under engine for dark spots from things like a leaky waterpump.
roofbubbles.
rattling cats (rev it and listen for them to rattle).
then check again for roofbubbles.
10-30-2007, 07:16 PM
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roofbubbles, roofbubbles, and roofbubbles.
have a good listen to the valvetrain.
roofbubbles.
signs of coolant in the oil.
roofbubbles.
check under engine for dark spots from things like a leaky waterpump.
roofbubbles.
rattling cats (rev it and listen for them to rattle).
then check again for roofbubbles.
have a good listen to the valvetrain.
roofbubbles.
signs of coolant in the oil.
roofbubbles.
check under engine for dark spots from things like a leaky waterpump.
roofbubbles.
rattling cats (rev it and listen for them to rattle).
then check again for roofbubbles.
that is a huge problem with fbodies "ROOF BUBBLES" mine got it ergg check out the link if the cars got try to make them fix it befor u get the car sail panels are pricey
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/308546-bubbling-sail-panel-issue-dummies.html
