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Originally Posted by Junkman
I never diagnose in front of the PO unless it will lower the price. Look at what it will need in addition to an engine and decide if it is a good deal. Now consider the addition of an engine. Still a good deal? $500 is ~ scrap value. The first thing to do is diagnose the rough running - after you have it safely home. I'd buy it unless it is trashed or I didn't have room or want to fool with it.
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I would probably get into trouble when I got it home!!!! 
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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles 
1987 250td 160k miles English import 
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles 
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
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