Would 137000 miles on an engine considered to be to high to consider ?
As straight swap without opening it up?
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.
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.
Mine's at 115k now and probably runs sweeter than a hell of a lot of 45k engines.
All down to maintenance history.
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
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.
Quote from: Ardent on February 14, 2021, 15:41Quote 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 🥺
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.
This one seems to blow a lot of blue smoke on hard acceleration
That's not good for the environment!
Quote from: Joesson on February 15, 2021, 09:26That's not good for the environment!
I know ...hence seeking advice
With reference to
@Carolyn :
Blue smoke, oil.
Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 11:18Quote 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.
Quote from: Carolyn on February 15, 2021, 11:55Quote from: alancdavis on February 15, 2021, 11:18Quote 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.
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...
Quote from: Iain on February 15, 2021, 12:36Quote 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.
Quote from: jonbill on February 15, 2021, 12:48Quote from: Iain on February 15, 2021, 12:36Quote 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
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.