What’s wrong with this EBay ad and why

[Ccmano]

Let’s see who will be first to spot what’s wrong (and why) with this eBay ad for a complete LT5 engine. (No it’s not mine)
H

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F16 3204552516

[gtcollins@maxnet.co.nz]

Looks like a 1990 not 1992

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[Ccmano]

Looks like a 1990 not 1992

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Yes that’s true, but what gives it away.
H
:cheers:

[TX '90 ZR1]

Yes that’s true, but what gives it away.
H
:cheers:
I would put my vote in for the red in the cam cover emblem.

[Ccmano]

I would put my vote in for the red in the cam cover emblem.

That’s the obvious give away. But there’s another.
H
:cheers:

[TX '90 ZR1]

By the way, it sure is dirty for a 20K engine in my opinion.

[TX '90 ZR1]

That’s the obvious give away. But there’s another.
H
:cheers:
I have to concede here. The only one's I have worked on are 90's.

[jss06c6]

Picture isn't very good, so a bit of a disadvantage.. appears that the vent flow pipes on the side of the plenum are both straight. Only the 1990 had straight pipes, 1991 and newer had a curved rear pipe taking the hose under the plenum..

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[-=Jeff=-]

Missing the oil level sensor in the oil pan, that got added in 1991

[rush91]

I know what's wrong......Its sitting strapped to a pallet. And not living up to it's Beastly aura.

[lfalzarano]

Don’t see the black lettering on the manifold, and the metal straps will require a paint job after shipment. It’s sitting next to a bronze sh$&box car!


Lou

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Don’t see the black lettering on the manifold, and the metal straps will require a paint job after shipment. It’s sitting next to a bronze sh$&box car!


Lou


Lou,
Very first thing I noticed as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad I was not the only one!
Marty

[Ccmano]

Aside from the SB in the background and questionable tie down strap positioning, the two most notable identifiers are the red cam cover emblem and the missing oil level sensor.

With it obviously not being a 92 as advertised, only having a single poor quality photo in the ad and the relatively poor condition, it also calls into question the mileage claim at 20k miles.

Buyer be ware.
H
:cheers:

[Weeberone]

Also 72% ebay seller rating = buyer beware

[Z51JEFF]

The biggest give away no throttle reduction thing.

[spork2367]

With it obviously not being a 92 as advertised, only having a single poor quality photo in the ad and the relatively poor condition, it also calls into question the mileage claim at 20k miles.

Buyer be ware.
H
:cheers:

There was one listed from Japan awhile back that I believe was listed with 50 or 60k miles that looked equally as bad. Looked like it had 100k and sat outside for a year.

[RussMcB]

and there's this:

72.2% Positive feedback

[A26B]

The throttle body has been photo-shopped, nearly completely missing.

[GOLDCYLON]

Hmmm


Only thing that appears to be missing is a large van with the words "Free Candy" on the side of it and a tear soaked mattress in the back.


72% Ebay rating...... Yeah avoid like the plaque .....




I also noticed the cam cover emblems, the reverse piping and oh yeah the coppertone ahem box next to the motor.

Prob no thermostat housing or ECM either. GC

[spork2367]

The throttle body has been photo-shopped, nearly completely missing.

It looks like the horn is missing and the strap is right over the little cover.

[secondchance]

Damn! You guys are Hawkeyes!!! I almost bid on it!

[spork2367]

8 bids with no reserve. Someone is going to own it.

[GOLDCYLON]

8 bids with no reserve. Someone is going to own it.

Didn't sell it's a re-list