How Many Miles?

[cprob]

Hi Guys,

 

Just a quick point for debate:

 

How many miles would you reasonably expect to get out of a diesel engine?

 

My AHU has done about 185k and it's always been maintained with regular services and oil changes etc.

 

Who out there holds the record for the most miles???? :)

 

Cheers,

Robin

Edited July 24, 2011 by cprob

[Mirez]

Well maintained ones should be able to crack 500K without a problem.

 

There is a Mk2 Taxi locally which had 675K on it last time I was in - original engine and box, 4th clutch though lol.

[cprob]

Blimey! That's a lot of miles!! Mine's still got the original clutch at 185k and 3rd gear is grating a bit, other than that I'm hoping it'll go on for a few more years. That reminds me, I need to invest in some Waxoyl :)

 

Cheers,

Robin.

[seatkid]

Blimey! That's a lot of miles!! Mine's still got the original clutch at 185k and 3rd gear is grating a bit, other than that I'm hoping it'll go on for a few more years. That reminds me, I need to invest in some Waxoyl ;)

 

Cheers,

Robin.

I think the bodywork or suspension will give in before the engine.

 

Check the front cross members (next to the jacking points). I found the underseal had split/cracked - probably due to dealeares/kwikfit jacking up on them. Peel back the underseal and there is likely to be lots of rust. This needs properly cleaning and treating - I used hammerite which is not all that good, but much better than waxoyl.

 

Waxoyl is a waste of time unless its for inside a box member.