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Old Nov 8, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Hello everyone,

I'm new around here.Hpe to get some help from you guys.
Ihave a98 XJ8L.It broke all the sudden .timing chains,balb damage .
Need anew engine.Hasanyone in this forum had experience with online
engine sellers?I'm being offered a 43k mile engine with a 180 day warranty.
2400.00 dollars.It looks good,they claim they check compresion,leaks etc
and offer extended.My concern is can this be a scam?any sugestions as to what I shoul be looking for? Your feed back is appreceiated.Also any idea as to reasonable cost of labor on a job like this .I wasquoted 1200.00 and 800.00?
 
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