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Since: Jun 13, 2007
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(Msg. 31) Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:33 am
Post subject: Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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N8N wrote:
> On Sep 11, 5:14 pm, Bob Johnstone wrote:
>> Steve wrote:
>>> Bob Johnstone wrote:
>>>> Doc wrote:
>>>>> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>>>>> doesn't?
>>>> I've never seen a high end Japanese car, leak anything
>>> Then you haven't looked close enough. Put 100k miles on ANYTHING, and
>>> you'll start to see oil weeping out various gaskets. It may not drip,
>>> but it will start to seep and accumulate dirt and grime.
>> If you ever owned an early Acura, you'd see why, I think you
>> should eat your words... My 92 Vigor NEVER leaked anything
>> ( bought new, 160K, sold last November..)
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> Don't I know you from somewhere?  ISTM that you ought to be fairly
> familiar with a vehicle that leaks oil...
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> nate
>
Yes, I, indeed, have a connection with a vehicle of
yore, which is slightly maligned, for that reason. |
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:35 am
Post subject: Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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ray wrote:
> Bob Johnstone wrote:
>> Steve wrote:
>>
>>> Bob Johnstone wrote:
>>>
>>>> Doc wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Seems they always start to ooze oil. Is it possible to build one that
>>>>> doesn't?
>>>>>
>>>> I've never seen a high end Japanese car, leak anything
>>>
>>>
>>> Then you haven't looked close enough. Put 100k miles on ANYTHING, and
>>> you'll start to see oil weeping out various gaskets. It may not drip,
>>> but it will start to seep and accumulate dirt and grime.
>>
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>> If you ever owned an early Acura, you'd see why, I think you should
>> eat your words... My 92 Vigor NEVER leaked anything ( bought new,
>> 160K, sold last November..)
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> Yeah, but that's because as part of the maintenance on it, you pretty
> much overhaul the engine every 60k anyway. 
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> Seriously, I helped my buddy change the timing belt on his 97 Acura (CX?
> CS? I can't remember what type it was... 4 cyl.) it was a PITA getting
> the timing cover out of the wheel well without busting it - they needed
> another 1/2" of room in there.
>
> Ray
Nope, I always did my own maintenance, except for timing
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 10:05 am
Post subject: Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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i agree on the toaster comment. i have a need for a toaster myself.
my 'character car' is a lotus elise....all character, no excuse for it but
love.
also, kids....one of my younger ones turn 50 oct 1.
amusing, i didn't buy the honda coupe, sst or whatever, because it was too
hard to
get in and out of. logical? not me! <G>
sam
"Steve" wrote in message
> zammy wrote:
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>> i don't know, the last 'disposable' car i had was at 315,000 miles when i
>> dropped it off
>> at the scrap yard.
>> my '95 caravan is showing 287,000 and still no leaks.
>> transmission change, but no leaks.
>> my disposable echo has 127,000 and no leaks.
>>
>> all a hell of a lot better than my kids' and friend's jeeps with the
>> doorhinge
>> breaking and the right front engine mounts breaking.......
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> I think that the operative word in that paragraph is "kids."
>>
>> my observation, people buying the high-priced cars, ie, mercedes,
>> porsche,
>> et al, put up with problems that the average chevy owner wouldn't.
>>
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> I don't disagree. For some people, cars are about the fun and character of
> the car, and they put up with (or even kinda enjoy) a certain quirkiness.
> Other people want a toaster that gets them from point A to point B without
> them ever thinking about it, and don't care if it has all the charisma of
> a slice of Wonder bread. That's what Camrys, Accords, Tauruses, Caravans,
> and Malibus are for.
> >> Stay informed about: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? |
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 11:10 am
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 1:45 pm
Post subject: Re: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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ray wrote:
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> Toyotas create a protective sludge barrier around all the gaskets to
> prevent leaks.
Let it be recorded... I did NOT say that! (I thought it to myself... I
chuckled at my wit... I even typed something to that effect in my
message.... but then I decided to be nice and delete it)
>> Stay informed about: Possible to build an engine that never leaks oil? |
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