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I'm thinking of buying a X5 that had the ccv valve freeze thus putting oil into the cylinders and hydro locking the engine. My only concern is if the rods would bend under these conditions. The seller says he was coasting into his driveway when it happened. He also tried to start it when locked up. Is it likely much damage occurred or should it be fine if I got all the oil out? It has 202k miles too, don't know if rods weaken over time...
Its got the looks but not the power
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I wouldn't take risks although I'm very risky!
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But it's so cheap, the risk must be worth it?!
Its got the looks but not the power
Wagon meister :)
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Go in with the thought of putting another motor in it, and you will be fine.
Darin
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05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
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95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
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Just bought it, and got it fixed in a couple hours! Could have turned out a lot worse.
Its got the looks but not the power
Apprentice w/#yrs. exp.
You gambled and WON! Good for you.
How about some pics?
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