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Johnski93

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I'm looking to buy a SHO, what are some things I should look at besides engine and tranny oil?
 

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I have a 1992 SHO for sale currently. If interested, please contact me at (775) 378-6754. Thanks.
 

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oil in plug wells, wheel moving itself in turns, holes punched in manual transmission, and stuff you'd look for in any other used car

LOL...Holes punched in manual transmission is not something I would be looking for in any other car!

I found one I thought was a good buy until I saw the cracks in the transmission! SO BEWARE!
 

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Not to sound like a newb or anything but how do I check for holes on the tranny? ( sorry SHOer but I live in ny)
 
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I'm looking to buy a SHO, what are some things I should look at besides engine and tranny oil?

A Camry.

Not to sound like a newb or anything but how do I check for holes on the tranny? ( sorry SHOer but I live in ny)

It may be hard to see, because sometimes it will only crack...but all of the fluid will have leaked out. If its a manual, and the transmission looks really clean on the bottom, but everything else is messy, I'd be asking about it. It may be hard to see a hole without getting all the way under the car.



If it were me, I'd be looking for rust. Bottoms of the doors, the rear wheel lips, and the rocker panels. All of these places will trap salt and eat away at the metal.
 

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Like all other purchases, just make sure the price matches the condition.
If you are going for a high end example, have someone inspect it before you buy.
If you are at the entry level, make sure the things where you have no talent are good already. General rule is get one that doesn't need to be painted. Transmissions tend to be expensive as well.
 

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johnski i would get a hold of kirk at nesho he knows his shit and will not get you a shit box or contact area91 he is in pa and they both have stellar reps in the sho world im sure either one would be more than glad to help
 
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