Originally Posted by sLAsh

Only way I would but it was if I still felt I would be a good deal if I had to replace the engine. Since it doesn't run and you cant do a compression or leakdown test without putting the timing chain back on I would tell him the only way you will buy it is if you can pull the head while it is this house. You have to pull the head in the end anyways and that will give you a chance to see the pistons and sleeves before u buy it.

Originally Posted by mrbelvedere

you still cant tell what condition the pistons are in

Originally Posted by sLAsh

U r right you can't see the condition of the pistons without pulling them. The only piston problem I have read about on these vehicles is broken ring lands and I thought that it would show up on the cylinder walls.