At that mileage these engine tend to blow/ crack head gaskets. Especially if the car had a leak and they mixed coolants. It will start with a low heat symptom (clogged heater core).
I have an AMB engine pulled out of a 03 that had only 68k miles. Was holding on to it for a craigslist find.

True, every situation is different. I choose to rent because it is CHEAPER either way I put it. My real business needs me to have industrial space and power and my wrenching on cars hobby is benefiting from it.
Making poor decisions based on facts like " renting is giving away money to somebody ...

I found out that it is cheaper to rent than buy or build. I am leasing a 3000sqf are in an old mill for $500/mo with electricity included. I have room for about 20 cars outside and tons of 3 phase power inside. I did my math and when factoring building materials,labor,permits,fees,taxes,neighbors ...

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Firstly, I'd like to know what the rest of the story here is Mushasho, so if you could PM me the details that'd be great. To my knowledge we've never done anything to or asked anything of Loxx, and we've been doing our best to keep the site free and open about cars ...

This has been building up for a long time. While admittedly funny, it (their shenanigans) was definitely done in malevolence, spite, or whatever you want to call it. I guess they know I don't exactly jive with them... I've called them out on a lot of issues in the past and constantly refer people ...

Hey guys, I have also 3 7A heads ( 2 complete and one without cams) that I will be sending in. If this will bring down the posted price I am in

Paul

he is either getting rid of drama or riding it!
Anyone is free to do whatever but:
I think this build should finish where it started ,loxx can transplant it over there meanwhile.
Both MG and loxx should grow some balls and keep it simple and about CARS.

Believe me, he's getting rid of drama ...

Wow. This is exactly why this forum isn't going to see any more Oceanic updates either. Between this and what was said about Derek lately. Nuff said. See you guy's over on Project pad.

Wait, what? Someone has said something negative about derracuda?
Derek is a diamond!


Seriously??? That's ...

without warming up the car and engine running put a heat gun on the ecu (dont go crazy now) and see if it does the same thing. if you need to borrow an ECU I got one

Tires are 225/55/17, they're a bit big... i wouldn't recommend going this big as i go have some rubbing issues when turning tightly. but in a straight line and around corners at speed there's no problem.

I have a slight issue with one of the rear tires hitting the front of the fender wall corner ...

Was Joe Marconi bidding on it too? hehe....Jk !

Stock grille

Happiness it was short lived!!
Got rear ended in Ottawa on my way To see Brady tomorrow.
Go figure right after installing the Euro rear bumper... doh!!
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The trunk latch is also bent and pushed in a bit... especially the sheetmetal under it.. not sure how I'll pull that out.
I'll ...