Engine Overhaul

by **wooshkie90** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:24 pm

Hey my car has 170000 miles on it. I was just thinking, would it be smart to overhaul the engine, rather then trading it in?? other than suspension problems, the car is in good condition.

by **ThatVietGuy** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:26 pm

Is there any reason to do so, other than the mileage? If there isn't, don't bother.

by **ASG14** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:26 pm

Why does the engine need an overhaul int he 1st place?

by **DriDed** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:28 pm

An engine haul can cost you thousands, don't do it unless you have no option.

You won't get a good deal on trading it to the dealers either, they will probably give you $0 for it with that kind of milage.

by **jetbtkng** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 7:59 pm

if the cars in good shape rebuild the engine, and it will be good for another 170,000......................... :drinking:

by **KILLA CAM** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:06 pm

If the engine is in good condition why would you feel the need to overhaul it?

by **jetbtkng** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:10 pm

im thinking it needs a rebuild, why would anyone rebuild a engine if it doesnt need it..................... :drinking:

by **ASG14** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:38 pm

^ If you only knew the crap I've been asked by people......lol

by **DriDed** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 8:38 pm

By the time the car needs an engine overhaul, it will also be the time to get a new car so why bother with it?

by **jetbtkng** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:31 pm

my black lara has 160,000 miles on it, and im getting it painted rite now, and when the engine goes it will be rebuilt, i luv the disposable attitude people have nowadays, its like oh >>I'm a douche<< its got 5 miles on it time to get a new one, i dont sell my cars or bikes, thats why i have 4 cars, 2 pick ups, 2 harley's and 1 1976 vouge motorhome, and they all run, except for my 94 softail, but im hotrodding that one now...................... :drinking:

by **DriDed** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:37 pm

I plan on keeping my Solara for a long time too but I don't think it will ever need an overhaul with proper maintenance.

If the engine goes due to age, then I will probably do a motor swap.

My ex-neighbor had an early 90s Accord (correct me if wrong, CB7) that had 300K miles before selling it to his wife's mom, he never mentioned of ever overhauling the engine.

by **solara90** » Thu Nov 19, 2009 10:03 pm

i helped my friend and his dad tear down his old 350 chevy motor that had 250k on it. He took very good care of it and you could even see some original honing marks on the cylinder!

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