car mileages - whats average engine lifespan capability

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Sam, Jan 28, 2005.

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    Pete M Guest

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    It's all a big con. The big lump under the bonnet with spark plugs is just
    for the heater.


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    Pete M

    Mercedes 260E
    Ford Capri (ressurection started)
    "Never moon a werewolf"

    COSOC #5
    Scouse Git extraordinaire. Liverpool, Great Britain
     
    Pete M, Jan 30, 2005
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    DervMan Guest


    LOL!
     
    DervMan, Jan 30, 2005
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    Stephen Henning Guest

    TV commentators for car races in the USA describe a tight string of race
    cars as being "nose to tail". I would assume that in the UK they should
    say the sting is "boot to bonnet".

    Regarding the thread, I never saw a Volvo that had engine failure. I
    had a timing belt fail on a 240 and replaced a couple fuel pumps over
    the years, but after putting 1,260,000 miles on 10 Volvos in 38 years I
    have never had an engine fail.
     
    Stephen Henning, Jan 30, 2005
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    James Sweet Guest

    I've seen a few redblock Volvo motors with holes knocked in the block due to
    a broken con rod, to their credit though one had probably been run out of
    oil, the other two were turbo motors where the wastegate hose had rotted
    out. These are easily the most robust engines I've ever dealt with.
     
    James Sweet, Jan 30, 2005
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