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Old 03-21-2014, 10:54 AM
DieselJim DieselJim is offline
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Just be careful about rust in hidden places
Spring perch is notorious
Around the door and trunk seals
Around the pushbutton lock to open the trunk
The drivers door was ok and so was the trunk. Didn't see any evidence of rust in the wheel well but I didn't have the wheel off. Seems like a safe gamble and will deal with the perches later if necessary.

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When you get it home do the EGR delete procedure and clean out the intake. Having a NA engine you will need all the help you can get.
Yeah it was a bit of a dog. I will miss that kick that the turbo provides
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