I picked up a turbo 4age on the weekend and intend to use all the turbo gear off it. As far as I know (didnt get much/any info about it) its got forged pistons and decked/O-ringed block. It looks pretty clean, turbo was in excellent condition and the clutch looked almost new, I think the motor is pretty fresh.
The catch is it was sold as having "suspected bottom end damage", I've taken the sump off and found maybe 10 pieces of black plastic in the bottom of the sump up to 3mm in diameter. There was nothing metallic in the oil. Just looking up from underneath I could see no damage.
I'll be selling a short motor, maybe with head and inlet manifold, depends on $$$.
Anyone interested is welcome to come and have a look, make an offer. Located in Tuggeranong.
email
tstarrs72@hotmail.com or PM me.