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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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I found a good deal on a 02 ls1/t56 but want to make sure it is in good working order. It is still in the car, but there is no wiring harness. In it's present state, is there anything I can do to check it out?
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Old Jun 9, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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Drain the oil to make sure its clean. And maybe pull a head if you can. Check the obvious of course like block and broken sensors etc. bring a half inch wrench and turn the motor over by the crank see if it spins freely.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 02:55 AM
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compression test it and do a visual inspection. Highly doubt someone will let you dissassemble a complete motor prior to buyign it lol.
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Lol yea most likely they wontblet you pull a head although some will if you replace it or buy it. But def do a compression check forgot about that one
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Old Jun 10, 2011 | 10:32 AM
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The best "test" is the economic test. Since the seller cannot prove the motor works, pay no more than you would for the car with a broken motor.
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