Why the need for an engine overhaul . . . ?

[Merkava_4]

Getting back to Crusader's question which is in the thread title -

Some people just can't afford to buy a brand new car at the time the engine is worn out. And then some people just like their car so much, they would prefer to keep driving it long after the engine wears out; that's why we have the Automotive Machinist trade and the magazine called "Engine Builder."

 

[ex_MGB]

Well, my '97 Maxima SE 5-speed at 150k miles just got new KYB shocks/struts all way around along with new brake pads (rears went 150k miles and still had some life) and front rotors by yours truly.

Next is a new exhaust from headers back, that is, leaving the headers on but new y-pipe, cat, s piece, b-pipe and muffler piece. B-pipe and muffler are OEM, y-pipe will be Cattman and cat will be Advanced Research.

What a difference the new shocks made! Everything is tight. It was a quality car bought new. I know it's history and I know how to do a lot of work on it.

So, yeah, if in the unlikely event that awesome VQ30DE dies, I'd get another engine rather than part with the car. But with Mobil 1 EP in the engine and Redline MT-90 in the transaxel I'm not worried about the driveline.

However, unless you do a lot of work yourself, I think the average person reaches a point around 150k where a new vehicle is quite attractive rather than putting the money into a 150k car. This is especially true for someone who demands their vehicles drives and rides just like, or darn close to, new.

 

[andyd]

heh heh, My re-manned ~ 50k mile AMC 360 is in its 3rd Grand Wagoneer. They are beach buggys and rust to bits