[V8] new member of the list - hello!

[Dave Head]

Make sure the trans shifts well. Ask when the belt was done last - if 
they don't know, ask them to call the previous owner and ask. It takes 
special tools ($400.00 worth) and most of a day, plus $300-400.00 in 
parts (discounted) - its worth finding out! (1200-1700.00 at the dealer)
Ask what they put in the hydraulic reservoir (it better be green!). Look 
at the level in the hyd reservoir - if not 1/2 full or better (or way 
full), look for leaks. Get under the car and look for grunge/stickyness 
on the H-pipe and trans/engine area - prime indication of a leaking 
steering rack. Tell them NOT to warm up the car before you get there. 
Start the car cold and watch for oil burning off. Feel for warped disks 
when braking. It takes me about 30 minutes and a straight 
screwdriver/allen set to go over one of these enough to feel comfortable 
about the condition. See if they'll let you have it for a day and spend 
the bucks to have your tech look it over.

If you have questions feel free to call me - we've had 4 in the family 
(90/90/91/92) and still have 2 (over 5 years)...  407 359 8333

Dave Head
Oviedo FL

z1sales at z1auto.com wrote:

>Hi guys - just wanted to say I have been studying the list for the past couple days and it really
>appears to be a great source of info.
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