I need your guys opintion.....Is this 96 GSX worth buy even with 132k on it? And if so what are some good things to check on it during the test drive before i buy it? TIA
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#3646, "RE: To Buy or not to buy....." In response to Reply # 2
It looks fine. It most likely won't CW at that mileage. Take it for a spin and make sure it is in good shape. High mileage 4G63s are ok, just make sure there are no obvious problems and make sure the timing belt was changed at 120k. Also get a fresh compression test and it wouldn't hurt to check for endplay on the crankshaft while you're there.
#3652, "RE: To Buy or not to buy....." In response to Reply # 8
Quote from Talk.
"The only 100% accurate way to find out is dropping the oil pan and measuring the end-play of the crank with dial-indicator while prying against the counterweights of the crank and the block with larger screwdriver in both directions."
Symptoms include the clutch remaining depressed to the floor on left hand turns.
Too much end play in the crank means its walked. I'll try and find the exact limits that mean walk, but it should be somewhat obvious.