How strong are valvers

[TizerB16v]

Just bought a 95 16v clio with 102000 on the clock. Should i be worried with so many miles on the clock? The car is in really good condition and drives as sweet as a nut, except for a bit of lumpyness below 3k. I ask this question because i just tried to book it in for a service and the mechanic said that with that type of mileage its going to be hard seeing it last any longer, is he right?

Sorry for the long post.

 

[Andy_16v]

my friends valver had 138000 on the clock and was still running as strong as ever! as long as its serviced well mate everything should be fine!

 

[JayR]

My mate has 100k plusser which seems to run fine!!!

Mines on 90k and all i can say is i hope it lasts alot longer than 10k before it starts to become a shadow of what it is now!!!

 

[16v_dave]

mines on 85k id like to see mine last alot longer than another 15k that only a year for some people

 

[case]

there said to not be properly run in till 80k. As long as you service it reqularly it should be fine mate. Treat her well and shell last alot longer.

Mark

 

[derv]

my bros mate has got a 19 16v, basically same engine, on 150k+ i think, and it is driven hard! if they are looked after they will go well! ive heard of willy engines going past 200k

 

[Andyvalver]

Mines got 137k on the clock now. I bought it with 105k on the clock and the last 32k have been very hard miles for the valver. Dont worry about it. A mechanic wont know how strong the engine is unless hees owned one. Mine hit 7000rpm everyday. Its the engine noise what makes me thrash it.