Wrecker Engines

[AngryRB]

Thinking about buying a Wrecker RB30, one wrecker I found said they have a long block which has been sitting on the shelf for years and they could do me that for $350, says it will

turn by hand but they cant do a comp test on it for me.

How long can an engine sit on a shelf for without getting rust in the bores? is it a bad idea to even buy off the shelf engine if you cant do a comp test?

[iruvyouskyrine]

That is way way to much money for an RB30. Go local and find one someone has pulled from a running car for much less. I got mine cheap as chips.

[Kris..]

r31skylineclub.com

calaisturbo.com

[Ben C34]

Too much.

I bought one complete with cut loom trans head manifolds starter etc, for 250 or 300 (can't remember) and he delivered it! Was comp tested and from a relatively low k car.

Sold head for 50 then binned the rest.

[AngryRB]

I havnt seen anything for less than $350 up here, unless its from a bogans backyard.

[AngryRB]

found another that's a 1 owner 120k old apparently and was running when pulled out,

would a comp test be reliable if the motor is cold and not started for a few months, could I even do damage to the motor if its a bit dry and dirty from sitting?

[niZmO_Man]

Lowball them $100.

[AngryRB]

haha.. its sitting in the shed now, let the fun begin