Hello everyone,
I am new to the site. I don’t own a turbo Buick but many other forums say this the best site about to find info on a 200-4R. I could use some help. I bought a 200-4R with a 1986 CRF code. It appears to have rebuilt from the outside and the fluid almost looks brand new. Exterior seals at both ends look new but what is confusing is the exterior of case is dirty. I have not pulled the pan yet to check Valve body. The person who sold it to me claimed to know nothing about it. He said he bought for a project then decided to go another direction with the project. He claimed it sat for 2 years in his garage before selling it. Also stator shaft looks to be new. Exterior of pump is also clean but the inside bell is also dirty. How do I tell if stator is a standard or hardened starter? Is there anyway to identify upgraded parts from stock just by visual inspection?
I live in the Kansas City area and looking for someone local to inspect this thing and maybe rebuild.
I am new to the site. I don’t own a turbo Buick but many other forums say this the best site about to find info on a 200-4R. I could use some help. I bought a 200-4R with a 1986 CRF code. It appears to have rebuilt from the outside and the fluid almost looks brand new. Exterior seals at both ends look new but what is confusing is the exterior of case is dirty. I have not pulled the pan yet to check Valve body. The person who sold it to me claimed to know nothing about it. He said he bought for a project then decided to go another direction with the project. He claimed it sat for 2 years in his garage before selling it. Also stator shaft looks to be new. Exterior of pump is also clean but the inside bell is also dirty. How do I tell if stator is a standard or hardened starter? Is there anyway to identify upgraded parts from stock just by visual inspection?
I live in the Kansas City area and looking for someone local to inspect this thing and maybe rebuild.
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