Kyles ej1

well im in the field for a used d16 and dont would rather buy one local than online. when looking at a used motor is there any way to tell the condition or anything if its out of the car? how should i do a bill of sale incase the motor is blown or something?

what should i look for or look at?

RedEj8

Look to see if there is oil leaking from anywhere like valvecover, oil pan, headgasket etc..Ask the person you are buying it from if they have done a compression or leakdown test. Those will pretty much tell the condition of the rings/ if the valves are seating properly. Also look to make sure the timing belt isnt broken. I would deffinately do a bill of sale so if you are not satisfied(motor burning oil or blown)then u can get ur money back.

Kyles ej1

how would i do a bill of sale?

A.E Motoring

iTrader: (1)

no way to really tell the condition of the motor..i dont think your going to have him rip arpart the motor to check the rings and such...i have the person take the valve cover off to check it out...any burnt oil, sludge on the valve cover,bent valves,leakage,just stuff thats in plain view, other than that, the seller could bull **** u all day about the inside of the motor. If your buying from a shop, ask for a reciept, and private...ask for a copy of drivers license...incase he tries to **** u over.

Kyles ej1

niiiice i didnt even think about the license....what if they dont want to cuz for "safety reasons" should i walk away?

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what should it include?

RedEj8

Yea i wouldnt buy a motor from someone who is being reaal sketchy about it..

Kyles ej1

k so heres a bill of sale i found from searching...is there anything else i should add or delete?

BILL of Sale
Seller Info
Full Legal Name ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________-
City __________________ Zip _____________
Phone Number (_____)__________________
VIN Number of Car Motor came from # _______________________
Car Title _______________
Identifying Number on Motor _________________________
Mileage ________________________
Date of Sale ___________________ Time ________________
I Here By Sell This Motor to
Full Legal Name ________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________-
City __________________ Zip _____________
Phone Number (_____)__________________
Vin# of Car the Motor is going into # ___________________________
This Motor is NOT Stolen, and comes from Car Vin # _____________________, It this a %100 Final Deal and I have Been Paid in Full For my Motor
_______________________________

RedEj8

Hmm looks good to me.

Kyles ej1

whats the identifying number? is that those numbers under the engine code?

_BEN_

Bring a 10mm wrench and take the valve cover off. If its milky, looks like a bbq grill, or some other food products the engine probably has not been well taken care of.
You will also have the chance to look at the timing belt. Is it in good shape? Also you could see if the timing marks line up. But that requires a couple more tools and you will have to remove the spark plugs to turn the crank over.