vx220
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Hi guys just after a bit of advice on my engine. I recently did a trip to the nurburgring in my vx220, before I went the car was using a small amount of oil probably about 1L every 2000miles. during the trip I did about 1100 miles and used 5L of oil, then after I got back I did around another 200 miles which used another 3L. So in other words it’s using a horrendous amount of oil. The milage is about 75k
So I’ll be pulling the engine but was wondering do people think it’s worth rebuilding this engine or just trying to find another engine to rebuild. I know no one can really say for sure but was hoping you lot with a bit more experience with these engines could give me a rough idea. I’m hoping to get away with having the bores honed, new ring and new valve stem oil seals. Obviously ill measure the bores and check the valve guides etc.
I also plan on doing the clutch, timing chain, a lightened flywheel and balance shaft delete at the same time.
As I say I know no one can say if this engine is saveable or not without tearing it down but my expertise are in old mini engines so was hoping yous with more knowledge on these engines would be able to give me a rough idea.
Thanks
Chris
So I’ll be pulling the engine but was wondering do people think it’s worth rebuilding this engine or just trying to find another engine to rebuild. I know no one can really say for sure but was hoping you lot with a bit more experience with these engines could give me a rough idea. I’m hoping to get away with having the bores honed, new ring and new valve stem oil seals. Obviously ill measure the bores and check the valve guides etc.
I also plan on doing the clutch, timing chain, a lightened flywheel and balance shaft delete at the same time.
As I say I know no one can say if this engine is saveable or not without tearing it down but my expertise are in old mini engines so was hoping yous with more knowledge on these engines would be able to give me a rough idea.
Thanks
Chris