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Date:         Mon, 13 May 2013 18:16:44 -0600
Reply-To:     Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Miguel Pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I-4 owner experrience
Comments: To: WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <1368481140.99291.YahooMailRC@web185005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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I don't really have anything bad to say about my (ex) Tiico, except that it couldn't get it up for the climbs in Colorado. Other than that, it was very reliable and I also got 22mpg.

Miguel

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM, WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I need to speak up and tell you folks that all Tiicos are not bad. I do > not have > a vibration problem. I am not using oil. The engine does not overheat. it > has > smooth power curve and all the power I need. It will get 22mpg if I keep at > 55mph that with a 4 speed and 14" tires. I did have to replace the oil pan > gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and > had to > replaced do to no reinforcements on pipes also I have replaced two > mufflers. We > have 80k on engine using Mobile one 15-50. All in all I am a happy camper > so > far. If this is just a fluke or good karma or as someone once said plain > old > luck I will take it and be grateful to what ever gods their may be. > > Bill Witz 84 Westy > P.S. keep on truck-en in your own lane. >


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