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Sounds similar to my 172. Previous owner did 45k of motorway miles, company car so well looked after.
Sounds about right Russ.
Last time I drove it was pulling like a train TBF.
Good stuff.
Yeah I can see what Davo is saying, in general a lower mileage engine should be 'healthier' just so many variables with engines.
I would have the engine all checked over before adding cams anyway mate.
Why not? it made more power than lots of lower milegae cars when last at Surrey Rolling Road, and has no expense spared since buying it on 45k, 7.5 years ago.
I haven't rulled out a RS2 Tim, yours made great power. I Just prefer cams/ ITBs in general.
Yes Russ, it has been well serviced looked after. It made 171.5bhp at SSR just before it was SORN and it drinks no oil. The only problem I can see is a leaky rocker cover.
Thanks for the replies guys. Hijack away Keith :)
The long term plan is to eventually have it rebuilt/ forged and add some ITB's. so I might be better off waiting until then to add some 'hotter' cams. And for now just have the cambelt/ aux belt replaced.
Well as some of the South Central members know, the car will not be ready for Castle Combe next Sat :(
I've had to spend quite a bit of cash this month on the extension so the car fund has suffered yet again.
The good news is if I wait a bit longer I can through some more money at it and buy a...