Date:         Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:50:13 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@CYBERSPACE.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Wasserboxer Reputation
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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On Tue, 10 Dec 2002, Andrew Grebneff wrote:

> NZ there's a saying: "Don't buy any diesel beginning with M"... I can
> stretch this to include N...

Mercedes? :)

> I think it is important that an engine not NEED mollycoddling to
> remain viable. Your average Toyota (even an old 60s one) needs
> absolutely minimal maintenance, and even those which don't ever get
> that just keep on going.

The maintenance is less, but it's *critical*.  My Honda engine is of an
interference design and has a timing belt.  Replacing it at 90,000 miles
is NOT OPTIONAL unless you want the engine to self-destruct...

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