If that's true, and i'm guessing it is (a little pessimistic) how much time to I have before it does die?? What does the STP do? I am just hoping to prolong a life for a 30 mile rt commute a couple times a week until I get another ride and/or I can finance a Tiico. I'm not sure if it's worth the effort to get the pressure tested. When every cent counts I think a new sender, an oil change/filter will be proof enough. For the record I'm using the good filters and the 20w-50 oil. Thanks for the feedback! brian ps- how much (ballpark figure) does bry's pay for 2.1's and where is "bry's"? never head of 'em. >From: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@home.com> >To: Brian Cochran <rangerbrian@HOTMAIL.COM> >CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: any guesses on oil light woes >Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2001 08:14:04 -0800 > >Your engine is telling you it is on it's last legs. Trust me on this. > >There is no way of knowing the quality of the rebuild or how it was >maintained, but they should last at least twice this long when properly >done and maintained. The problem with a 2.1 in the '84 is the lack of an >oil cooler, which can be added with some expense and trouble, but I >think it is worth it. If too thin oil was run (i.e., the common 10w-40) >it may not have provided adequate lubrication at speeds and temps, hence >your short engine life. > >To keep this engine going as long as possible put single weight 40w HD >oil in it (fine for our NW climate in your situation with low oil >pressure) and avoid long trips. If the light still flickers, add a can >of STP too. > >Sell the engine while it still is rebuildable, these 2.1s are getting >hard to find. Bry's Wrecking in Seattle will buy it from you if no one >else will. Bry had no 2.1 cores when I was last down there a couple of >weeks ago and is always looking for them. > >Good luck! > >-- >Stuart MacMillan >Seattle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com |
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