High Miles Engines

Started by alancdavis, February 14, 2021, 12:01

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alancdavis

February 14, 2021, 12:01
Would 137000 miles on an engine considered to be to high to consider ?
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Carolyn

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February 14, 2021, 12:17
As straight swap without opening it up?

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1979scotte

#2
February 14, 2021, 12:42
Quote from: alancdavis on February 14, 2021, 12:01Would 137000 miles on an engine considered to be to high to consider ?


If it came with some kind of provenance say if @Chilli Girl or @Ardent had been looking after it.
Otherwise I think I'd rebuild the one I had.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

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Joesson

#3
February 14, 2021, 13:22
BillRitson has/ had a 2 with 217k miles since he had it from new.
For the first 120k the oil and filter was changed every 5k!

So the engine if cared for can last for that mileage, but I guess the history of your engine is unknown.
Whenever I take something of my 2 I clean it up and sometimes repaint it before refitting, as Carolyn "suggests" I would at least look at the condition of the oil and at the top end to gauge what care the engine has had.

shnazzle

#4
February 14, 2021, 13:54
Mine's at 115k now and probably runs sweeter than a hell of a lot of 45k engines. 

All down to maintenance history.
...neutiquam erro.

Bossworld

#5
February 14, 2021, 14:20
My car had just shy of 140,000 when I passed it on. It had done a consistent 10k a year and had the stamps to prove it in the book.

Looked OK inside (well as much as you can tell) when I changed the cam cover. Bit more varnishing (if that's the right term) visible when I removed the sump to change that, but echoing others, regular maintenance is crucial. Would rather have a high miles car that's moved in its life

Ardent

#6
February 14, 2021, 15:41
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 14, 2021, 12:42If it came with some kind of provenance say if @Chilli Girl or @Ardent had been looking after it.
Appreciate the sentiment.

Alex Knight

#7
February 14, 2021, 20:45
Quote from: Ardent on February 14, 2021, 15:41
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 14, 2021, 12:42If it came with some kind of provenance say if @Chilli Girl or @Ardent had been looking after it.
Appreciate the sentiment.

I feel left out 🥺

1979scotte

#8
February 14, 2021, 22:22
Quote from: Alex Knight on February 14, 2021, 20:45
Quote from: Ardent on February 14, 2021, 15:41
Quote from: 1979scotte on February 14, 2021, 12:42If it came with some kind of provenance say if @Chilli Girl or @Ardent had been looking after it.
Appreciate the sentiment.

I feel left out 🥺

Hardly we weren't talking about 2zz.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Ardent

#9
February 14, 2021, 23:07
Before he current c19 related inconvenience, MOT was due in late April. But due to the 6 month grace, the MOT on Sabine is not now due till October. That does not mean the service will be equally postponed. In fact, I'm itching to get on with it now, especially as I have the proper plugs to go in.
 

alancdavis

#10
February 15, 2021, 00:51
This one seems to blow a lot of blue smoke on hard acceleration
Red Calipers with DBA Cross Drilled and Grooved Discs,,,,2005 Red and Black Leather Custom Seats,,,,,TSW,17ins Wheels,,,,,2003 colour coded side vents and rear bumoer inserts,,,,Custom rear bumper skirt,,,TTE Twin Rear Pipes,,,,,,TTE Front Bumper,,,,,Red and Black Steering Wheel,,,,,Blitz Induction Kit,,,,,TTE Style Bar,,,,,Goodridge Stainless Braided Hoses,,,,,,,,,Front and Rear Strut Braces,,,,,,Rear spoiler

Joesson

#11
February 15, 2021, 09:26
That's not good for the environment!

alancdavis

#12
February 15, 2021, 11:18
Quote from: Joesson on February 15, 2021, 09:26That's not good for the environment!

I know ...hence seeking advice
Red Calipers with DBA Cross Drilled and Grooved Discs,,,,2005 Red and Black Leather Custom Seats,,,,,TSW,17ins Wheels,,,,,2003 colour coded side vents and rear bumoer inserts,,,,Custom rear bumper skirt,,,TTE Twin Rear Pipes,,,,,,TTE Front Bumper,,,,,Red and Black Steering Wheel,,,,,Blitz Induction Kit,,,,,TTE Style Bar,,,,,Goodridge Stainless Braided Hoses,,,,,,,,,Front and Rear Strut Braces,,,,,,Rear spoiler

Joesson

#13
February 15, 2021, 11:47
With reference to @Carolyn :

Blue smoke, oil.

Carolyn

#14
February 15, 2021, 11:55
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 11:18
Quote from: Joesson on February 15, 2021, 09:26That's not good for the environment!

I know ...hence seeking advice


I'm with Scotte on this one. Get the engine you have rebuilt.
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1979scotte

#15
February 15, 2021, 12:01
Quote from: Carolyn on February 15, 2021, 11:55
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 11:18
Quote from: Joesson on February 15, 2021, 09:26That's not good for the environment!

I know ...hence seeking advice


I'm with Scotte on this one. Get the engine you have rebuilt.


If the car is a keeper it's a no brain decision.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Iain

#16
February 15, 2021, 12:36
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 00:51This one seems to blow a lot of blue smoke on hard acceleration
Blue smoke never a great sign...

jonbill

#17
February 15, 2021, 12:48
Quote from: Iain on February 15, 2021, 12:36
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 00:51This one seems to blow a lot of blue smoke on hard acceleration
Blue smoke never a great sign...
unless you're in the Red Arrows.

shnazzle

#18
February 15, 2021, 12:58
Quote from: jonbill on February 15, 2021, 12:48
Quote from: Iain on February 15, 2021, 12:36
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 00:51This one seems to blow a lot of blue smoke on hard acceleration
Blue smoke never a great sign...
unless you're in the Red Arrows.
Or expecting a baby boy.... Apparently
...neutiquam erro.

m1tch

#19
February 16, 2021, 08:45
Mine was on about 178k miles before it was swapped out, didn't really burn much oil - only in the higher RPMs, still ran a 14.96 1/4 mile.
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