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Would you buy knowing Valve stem seals and (maybe turbo seals) have gone?


Clinton

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Hi,

 

I went to look at a twin turbo today that smoked when started up (which indicates valve stem seals) and smoked on boost (which indicates turbo seals) if my research serves me right.

 

I just want to know whether or not you lot would buy a car (at a fair price, not expensive but not cheap,) with these problems already visible?

 

Research tells me valve stem seals can cost anything up to 1000 pounds or do it yourself; but not one post says how much turbo seals cost to replace?? Is this a turbo recondition job??

 

Cheers

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Valve seals is no big deal and would not stop be buying a Supra, you are right with your £1000 for a proper head off replacment, Turbo seals would be a bigger worry to me, BUT it depends how cheap the car is, replacement 2nd hand stock tubbies and a days labour would sort it

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