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120K Mi & no receipts for prof. gask. is it risky? (archive)
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Posted by Nanotech9 on August 26, 2001 at 15:58:38:

In Reply to: Most important engine work posted by Fimum Fit on August 26, 2001 at 11:01:23:


Don't buy any 4 cylinder '91 unless the owner can show evidence (receipts, etc.) that the dreaded "profile gasket" problem has already been taken care of -- usually happens between 60,000 and 80,000 miles. Otherwise, be prepared to spend another $1000. soon, unless you can do the job yourself.




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