s2konroids

I'm on 138k (and boosted but not a lot boost) but i'm mechanically sympathetic and there's certain things I adhere to, for example if never goes above 3k until fully warmed up, I don't slam it into reverse without stopping etc etc etc

gripster

Will be 160 K next week, use quite a bit of oil but I do consider myself to be mechanically sympathetic.

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RichwiththeS2000

More interesting would be to learn WHY they let go at XX miles. What gives up and whats the best way to perlong their existence

Stoatmaster

If you don't have a failure of the timing chain, it'll likely be the bearings that kill the engine off. Other parts will wear and lower performance, but the big end bearing will ruin the bottom end.

Out of interest, how may miles is the oil pump specced for?

Ultra_Nexus

Bearing failure will be down to a lubricant issue i.e poor servicing or thrashing from cold.

Rods are the most highly stressed component on the engine and they will go from cycle fatigue eventually.

Dembo

I'd bet most pre-100K failures are down to overrevs or good old fashioned lack of oil., and probably would have gone on for years. Unless it's an 09 of course.

GaryB

So in terms of prevention being better than a big bill, what are the recommendations for longevity apart from mechanical sympathy?

Cam chain replacement? Swap the rods?

I'd heard about valve spring collars letting go, worth replacing these at some point?

Penelope Ptistop

100K! Dare I say......no mechanical problems whatsoever!

11 years old, all standard (except roof) and still turning lots of heads after a wash and polish!

tom_nieto

How easy are replacement engines to come by now production has stopped?