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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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I'm thinking about buying this low miles 90 Bentley turbo R that has a blown motor in it, car does not run or start it is just sitting there. I'm trying to figure out how much it will cost me to get this things fix and if it is worth to buy a running car instead. Does anyone here have experiance with Turbo R or know of where I can get this car fix and how much? Thanks in advance
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by splitfire
I'm thinking about buying this low miles 90 Bentley turbo R that has a blown motor in it, car does not run or start it is just sitting there. I'm trying to figure out how much it will cost me to get this things fix and if it is worth to buy a running car instead. Does anyone here have experiance with Turbo R or know of where I can get this car fix and how much? Thanks in advance
Not me..but a new BENTLEY engine doesn't sound cheap....

You have a picture of it?
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by GS4fun
Not me..but a new BENTLEY engine doesn't sound cheap....

You have a picture of it?
No ish man, especially the 6.75L Turbo. Then installation at a Bentley dealership...I'm getting light headed, I need to lay down.

James
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Old Bents are fairly cheap themselves, but I imagine replacement parts (especially a motor!! ) and appropriate labor would be $$$$$$$$$$.
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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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whats the year, model and mileage, have you checked with local parts outlets to see if parts are readily available, what about the rest of the car, problem wise, why did the engine blow, is it normal, did a rod break, did the crank snap, did the guy turn up the boost.

Depending on price and condition of engine you may be able to rebuilt it yourself, got any pics of it.
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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or dont go all bentley and put either a 2UZ 4.7L or a 2JZ and be HAPPY!
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 02:57 AM
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Jack, I know there are Chevy Big Block conversion kits.
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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by purdrifter
or dont go all bentley and put either a 2UZ 4.7L or a 2JZ and be HAPPY!

2JZ all the way!!!!!!!!!!
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