Auction questions

[martyp]

Hey Guys/Gals,

I have a dealer's license I buy and sell used cars with. I was planning on buying a LS for myself at a dealer's auction cause it's a lot cheaper to buy it that way. I was just wondering if there would be a quick way (By examining the car before it goes thru the auction) for me to find out if the gaskets have been replaced and/or the COPs have been touched...? That's very expensive to fix and seems to be a common problem for the 2000-2002 LS. The only thing I can do before it rolls thru the auction is start the engine, maybe put it in gear and visually inspect it. Any suggestions?

 

[Venom-Linc]

Unfortunately, everything is hidden. You'll have to remove a plate on each side to access everything. It took me about 30 minutes just to remove the driver's side plate a couple of days ago. It is an expensive fix. My LS is sitting at the dealer now getting the valve covers replaced.

 

[martyp]

Unfortunately, everything is hidden. You'll have to remove a plate on each side to access everything. It took me about 30 minutes just to remove the driver's side plate a couple of days ago. It is an expensive fix. My LS is sitting at the dealer now getting the valve covers replaced.

So the warranty for 2000-2002 was 50K Miles/4yr warranty right?

 

[hess38511]

yes 4yrs 50,000 miles