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Re: Engine Swap
Posted by Jim Bostrom (more from Jim Bostrom) on Fri, 8 Nov 2002 20:31:33
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

The 9000 engine is very rugged and will last a LONG time if it has been 
maintained correctly.  Unfortunately, if the oil has not been changed 
every 3-5K and the coolant flushed every two years, the engine could 
need quite a bit of work.  I've had two (used) 9000s and both have had 
the timing and balance chains replaced by 80K, the head gasket replaced 
by 75K and various seals replaced.   If you are planning on buying a 
used engine, get the tech to check the chains before you install it in 
the car and spend the extra bucks to replace the rear seal and other oil 
seals.

I'd expect to replace the head gasket and the balance and timing chains 
($1500 - $2000) on any used engine with 75K - 100K... On the plus side, 
after the chains are replaced and the seals done, you may have an engine 
that does fine for quite some time.

Jim Bostrom

'93 9K CDE turbo 98K (sold - too expensive)
'91 9K CD 86K (slow but very solid)
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