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Post by irondog442 on May 3, 2016 10:43:41 GMT -6
Boug ht this one a few months back, 72k every option except L47 and Nav. it needed a LX5, the old lady that was the original owner ran it out of oil and blew two connecting rods through the back of the block (imagine that). Bought a 90k motor from an Intrigue and went through it with a micrometer and plastigage and replaced every gasket in the engine and polished the aluminum cases and cylinder heads, underneath the hood it looks new. Spent $450 on car and $100 on motor. This will give us many years of service.
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Post by RCA1186 on May 3, 2016 10:48:02 GMT -6
Welcome to the club! Sounds like you have yourself a great running ride now. We'd love to see pictures of your car and that new looking engine bay...but ESPECIALLY would love to see pictures of the swap and rebuild if you have them!
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Post by Paulaurora on May 3, 2016 11:01:55 GMT -6
Nice!
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Post by irondog442 on May 3, 2016 11:07:35 GMT -6
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Post by RCA1186 on May 3, 2016 12:21:08 GMT -6
Great stuff! And a beautiful Aurora you have there. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures!
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Post by irondog442 on May 3, 2016 19:47:09 GMT -6
Absolutely Ill add one after I detail it inside and out, so far she has put 442.4 miles on the motor.
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Post by Oldsnut on May 4, 2016 21:55:31 GMT -6
Welcome to yet another forum Rob. For those that don't know him, Rob and his family have a long history with Oldsmobile.
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Post by irondog442 on May 5, 2016 20:54:46 GMT -6
Thanks Andy, for saying I'm not just random interwebs whacko. I'm an Olds whacko.
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Post by Oldsnut on May 7, 2016 21:22:29 GMT -6
Absolutely no argument there. 100% certified. His Avatar describes him perfectly.
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Post by aj on May 7, 2016 23:42:55 GMT -6
Welcome aboard man, nice looking Aurora you have! Theres nothing wrong with being an Olds man, I am one and proud of that!
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