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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Buying an Evo 4

hi iv my eye on a evo 4 and im just wondering what problems should i look out for thanks
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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Speed cameras, GATSO, dumb sheep running into the road
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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lol...maintenance history, matching VIN numbers etc.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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1st gen AYC, could be an issue...
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximumYin
1st gen AYC, could be an issue...
swap it to rs
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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EVO 4s are very prone to crank walk.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:44 PM
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Hmm interesting wheres the love okay now wheres the pictures of the car that you are buying.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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I remember buying my evo 4 and regretting not just saving up a little more to get a 5. The car ended up with spun bearings a few days after buying it, but luckily it had a warranty. Not sure what led to the engine failure, but crankwalk is more common on IVs than V/VIs.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyCT9W
EVO 4s are very prone to crank walk.


This!
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:36 PM
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If it is an EVO 4 you want or it's what you can afford, do this:

1. Buy EVO 4
2. Swap 4 engine for EVO 7 engine.
3. ????
4. Profit.

But if you can get a 5 or newer get something newer.
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Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:51 PM
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awesome! (sorry no help lol)
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