sorry I meant 500rpm (too low I know), I have no vin (I can get it though seller seems honest. for a seller.) and what is IP?)
I'm thinking about taking the risk I got him down from 3500 to 2200. if it's something simple like a flush or 500 miles flooring the car on B100 I would be pretty happy.
if a cylinder is ****ed i would not

a compression test, is that easy to perform by your 'random car sales smithville' ?? or maybe slightly special diesel?