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    WANTED r5 under 2k.

    hi guys i have sold my civic and now need to find a five asap.

    HELP!!!!

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Try the wanted section mate

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Rob1980 had a fantastic one up for sale

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    yeah we talked about that but he had an oil leak from the dip stick under pressure . he was going to look at it and get back to me but think hes struggling to find out what the problem is.

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by smithyr5gt View Post
    hes Struggling To Find Out What The Problem Is.
    Piston Rings.

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sparkie View Post
    Piston Rings.
    Even when comp test comes back good across all 4?

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    What readings did the comp test give?

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by Brigsy View Post
    What readings did the comp test give?
    From memory 140/145...

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by smithyr5gt View Post
    yeah we talked about that but he had an oil leak from the dip stick under pressure . he was going to look at it and get back to me but think hes struggling to find out what the problem is.

    Also whilst I remember, Rob said he did an oil change and it went until the next time he used the car the oil dip stick popped out.... I would have good money on it that Rob accidentally didn't put the dipstick back in fully....

    Rob is being super cautious about selling this car as he don't want to mess anybody around...

    But I have a good look over it this week, did the comp test, drove the car, generally had a good look around and it's sound...

    I owned it briefly, Scotty R5 before me and another member before him and the engine was fine for all off them to, pulls bloody well

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Does seem like a good car putting aside the oil problem ( if there is one). There's a cup of tea sitting here on the way back if you should buy this one smithy,im only 20 miles from this car on the way home for you. Good to see your still on the hunt for one of these.

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    When my 2nd GTT kept blowing its dipstick out, it (apparently) turned out to be due to a cracked block. Quite rare I think so I'm not saying this is the issue with this car but it might need considering by the current owner.

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by Penfold aka The Dealer View Post
    From memory 140/145...
    breather system blockage.... Or just needs to squeeze the top of the dipstick tube to make it seal.

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    There's 1 on eBay buy it now £995 tungsten grey needs abit of work but it's all there with tax and mot if have it meself if I had the funds good luck with the search

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    Quote Originally Posted by Sparkie View Post
    breather system blockage.... Or just needs to squeeze the top of the dipstick tube to make it seal.
    Think that's the plan one weekend, Rob don't use the car anyway so we will get our hands dirty soon.... cheers for the advise tho Sparkie

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    Re: WANTED r5 under 2k.

    or mine looking for just over 2k though needs some attention to the paint but is mechanically sound and solid.

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