Re: Mi16 Valves

Ned Bagno (nbagno@hooked.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 1997 16:42:02 -0800

Robert Cullemore wrote:
>
> Ned,
> Sorry to hear about the engine troubles. I spun the connecting rod
> bearings in my old engine just after X-Mas and ended up getting a
> replacement motor with 40K miles on it for about $1000.
> Obviously, I have my old engine which has 120K miles on it in my garage
> and is in fairly good shape (apart from the connecting rod bearings of
> course!). The head, intake + exhaust manifolds are in quite good shape.
> I don't know what the rest of your car's situation is like and there's
> that irrational "Peugeot factor" which is what keeps most of us going
> with these cars.
> Thanks Robert, I hope to get the car home this weekend and have a look. The car is is otherwise great shape except for the front seats, they are very worn. The body is excelent except where I dented the roof with my fist... I'll let the list know!
> Cheers,
> Robert Cullemore
> 89 405 Mi16
> Toronto, Canada
Robert Cullemore wrote:
>
> Ned,
> Sorry to hear about the engine troubles. I spun the connecting rod
> bearings in my old engine just after X-Mas and ended up getting a
> replacement motor with 40K miles on it for about $1000.
> Obviously, I have my old engine which has 120K miles on it in my garage
> and is in fairly good shape (apart from the connecting rod bearings of
> course!). The head, intake + exhaust manifolds are in quite good shape.
> I don't know what the rest of your car's situation is like and there's
> that irrational "Peugeot factor" which is what keeps most of us going
> with these cars.
>
> Cheers,
> Robert Cullemore
> 89 405 Mi16
> Toronto, Canada