ok so most of you probably know my avant has been totaled, i am going to look at an AR tomorrow at noon, 2001 140k, no service records, they claim she is in great condition no leaking airbags.
i asked if they have a lift i could use to inspect it and they said yes, so my question is how do i inspect airbags for leaks (other then letting it seat overnight which i obviously cant do)? how do i tell the recalled airbags from the newer ones?
also can i take the top timing covers off on the 2.7 like in the 2.8(to inspect the timing belt)? or is there stuff in the way?
to inspect for problems i also thought about trying to pull the ic and see if there is oil in it, is this possible with the bumper on? or would i have to drop the bumper(i doubt they would let me take the bumper off)?
what else should i inspect, look for? im new to the 2.7...

they are asking 4900 non negotiable, ill still try to negotiate tho since it has no records i dont feel she is worth it