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Old 05-11-2007, 10:18 PM
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sight unseen car (parts but runs) price?

Hey all,
I have a lead on a (80-83) 300DT that the owner wants to sell. He said it runs but is dog slow on a moderate hill by his house. Said the rubber is all shot and a touch of rust (not too bad, and I believe his assessment to be honest to his best guess).

Here's the catch: the car was run for an unknown amount of time without coolant.

Now the question: How much do you think the car would be worth, and do you think it could be gimped about ~400 miles (from Malibu to Sacramento)?
Also, if the engine did not seize, could it be rehab'd to a runner without excessive cost (what kind of damage happens with minimal or no coolant on the 617?)
-nB

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Old 05-12-2007, 03:47 AM
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Just offer what you paid for your other one!
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Old 05-12-2007, 03:48 AM
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$1 seems fair for what you describe.
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Old 05-12-2007, 05:33 AM
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Well--

Is everyone assuming that it's dog slow because a cylinder or two has lost compression??

That'd be my concern..

Overheating a diesel, seems to be a much larger sin than overheating a gasser.. I think it relates to the tolerances necessary to run such high compression-- but I'm probably dead wrong..

My little VW pickup blew a headgasket on the interstate, and pretty much comitted suicide.. I replaced the headgasket-- but still was unable to get a 'running' amount of compression.. It may have just taken out the rings, but I got the engine out, before my life had to move on.. It, and another diesel engine that also needs a rebuild sit at a buddys house..

Point is-- I'd compression test it, before giving them more than you think you can sell the thing for scrap for.. I'd also trailer it-- given the distance you're talking.. I think either way, it would arrive to your place under another vehicle's power..
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Old 05-12-2007, 06:41 AM
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Considering the distance, the perished rubber, rust, risk that the motor is shot, and the cost of getting there and bringing it back, I wouldn't give more than $200 for it, at the very most. Even if it was free, you'd be incurring a risk, and certain expense, to get it to Sac.

And that's if I was feeling very, very, lucky, and adventurous at the time.....
and had a trailer....

That's just my unscientific, visceral and gut reaction.
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Old 05-13-2007, 06:09 PM
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Yeah, I was thinking about compression testing it and if the compression was good I'd make an offer, if it was bad I'd offer to tow it.
problem is I don't have a trailer (or vehicle worthy of towing it) hence the think I could gimp it.
Ah well. Anyone in Malibu area that wants a parts car?
-nB

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