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eddieod
02/02/2009, 8:27AM
About: 1996 Toyota Estima
hi, i am buying a toyota estima lucida 2.2td 1996 need help

i know these cars are prone to cracked heads and although the guy assures me it doesnt over heat and the head is probably fine at the moment what can i look for signs of trouble and what can i do to prevent future problems after purchase.i also asked the guy if he let the car run on after stopping to let the turbo cool and he didnt know that he needed to so how can i check the turbo is ok.

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David8237
11/03/2009, 2:55PM

we have two lucidas one o.k. at present but the other a 1995, has head problems that cost money. however, the 1997 tows our 28' caravan with ease and could not recommend it higher, it is a wonderful motor love it ti bits, so practical but they do not over heat just use a lot of water if there is a cracked head, if you are not sure and  there is a problem  get a comprsion test done by someone you can trust as there are few you can that are able to do it right without trying to see you off---good luck mate

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