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      07-24-2020, 10:48 PM   #52
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Originally Posted by NBE23M2 View Post
I actually spoke to the company (carguts) that has this engine. It was totaled out due to an electrical fire in the engine bay. Not sure if I would trust it. They have a 90 day warranty on the engine but to me the fact that the car was on fire bothers me. For all I know the owner set the car on fire because he blew the engine.

I’m leaning towards having a machine shop rebuild the engine or at least tear it down to see if it can be repaired.
Put a bore scope down cylinder 1, if the cylinder walls are clean chances are it can be rebuilt.

I wouldn't let just any machine shop rebuild it though.
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