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Old 07-11-2012, 06:05 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Well, I'm at a crossroads...motor is definitely blown. Most likely the common #3/4 rod bearing, but the car tries to crank and then locks. I don't have the money to rebuild it ($10k+/-), but I don't know if I can get anything out of it if I sell it as is. My bad luck continues with cars...
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Well, I'm at a crossroads...motor is definitely blown. Most likely the common #3/4 rod bearing, but the car tries to crank and then locks. I don't have the money to rebuild it ($10k+/-), but I don't know if I can get anything out of it if I sell it as is. My bad luck continues with cars...
Dang sorry to hear about your car man! That is some serious bad luck you have
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Well, I'm at a crossroads...motor is definitely blown. Most likely the common #3/4 rod bearing, but the car tries to crank and then locks. I don't have the money to rebuild it ($10k+/-), but I don't know if I can get anything out of it if I sell it as is. My bad luck continues with cars...
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Worst luck ever....

Sorry to hear of your troubles..again...

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damn man.. I am really sorry to hear that.
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