what to do at 130k miles

[JonniP]

as above really,
first i just thought id do 3 3 belts and new filters/plugs etc. now im thinking should we re-build the engine. and what is to be gained from it?

thanks
Jonni

 

[DrR]

Car, age?

 

[JonniP]

valver- 1993

 

[Martin_172]

no need for a rebuild at that its just at its prime if its been well looked after.

2 of my mk2s have done 140k and 145k and are both still going strong

 

[JonniP]

its not been looked after at all! maybe im just being to eager to throw away my cash. tbh i need someone with valver experience to give me a comparison

 

[Martin_172]

it will be fine, stick a pannel filter in, set of sparkplugs, some decent oil and genuine filter and change the gearbox oil and it will be fine!

i dont know enough about the older engines to say wether u shud change the leads etc while your at it!

 

[JonniP]

got all of the above ready to go on plus belts.

 

[Sheila’s’ Wheels’]

Waste of money rebuilding it.

It may last another two/three/ten years before it goes pop! If it ain't broke don't fix it!

 

[Martin_172]

id more be looking at changing the worn out suspension parts, my 172 is on 40k/5yr old and i changed both bottom arms (with new bushes) both trackrod ends, 4 dampers (i got 172 cup items while i was at it) and eibach springs and what a difference it made! the car felt brand new, the little bit of play in the steering has gone and the handling was improved massively (obviously i used better springs so this would have been the main reason)

 

[Russ_16v]

agreed, my first valver had done 167k when i sold it and i gave it death everywhere and it was chipped so it revved to 7700rpm lol, give it a good service, and as long as the oil pressure guage shows signs of life then i wouldnt worry mate lol

 

[JonniP]

coolio yup got all new bushes for it and ball joints/suspemsion quite alot lol. i guess i just like the mk1's plan to keep it then get something new for her come august when we get married