Hmmm. Yeah, kinda wierd. I've not dealt with trannie stuff yet, so hopefully someone else here can give you some advice there. At least the trannie is fresh(supposedly). I'm just hoping the engine didn't over-rev and do some damage that'll show up later. How's the oil pressure at all stages? First start up, cruising RPM's, and idle when hot? That should show you the condition of the lower end. Long as it has decent pressure hot at idle, and pegs the needle off idle, the crank and rod bearings are still ok.

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'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
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'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
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