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| MiddleMan |
 Feb 9 2011, 11:08 PM
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I'm in the market for a 914 and have a few under consideration. Something I'm wondering is, is there a rough estimate as to how many miles (or years) the engine will go before it's likely to need a major overhaul? I realize there will be lots of different experiences out there, but on average does it seem more reasonable to buy a car with a rebuilt engine (possibly w/ increased displacement) vs something that is relatively low miles but untouched?
I suppose the same question could be asked about the transmission... So many things to consider in addition to rust! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| r_towle |
Feb 11 2011, 01:07 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,656 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States 
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This is just my opinion and experience after owning about 20 aircooled VW/Porsche 4 cylinder cars.
100k is the lifespan. After that, you get blow by on the rings, head leakage, and valve guide wear that requires a rebuild...so you can go another 100k. Older the motor, worse the valve guide wear can be... They kept changing the guide material over the years...and it still wears out. Sure, I have driven most if not many of them way past 100k and they still run, but not at the optimum level. VW water cooled motors (rabbits and pretty much any of the newer motors) are good till about 125-150k then the same thing happens....rings and valve guides. Overall, VW is cheap about material in the heads for some reason...they just wear out. So, do you need a rebuild to drive it....probably not. Do you get more stock power back if you rebuild it....yes for sure. I may be totally full of shit...so take that into account. Just my experiences... Rich |
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