I think it is expensive, but I'm fairly certain it's mostly my 15+ license suspensions.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:21 pmBallz. Is NY expensive for insurance too? That's fucked. Why the hell does anyone live there?
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DeetsCaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:46 pmI think it is expensive, but I'm fairly certain it's mostly my 15+ license suspensions.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Ballz. Is NY expensive for insurance too? That's fucked. Why the hell does anyone live there?
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Plan is to drive till death... however the path wasn't always easy.... some easy miles some city miles, I took it through 5 states including some 50+ miles I drove it off roads because I took a "shortcut" after high school. This car has been in the family for 15 years... pretty wild.Detroit wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:41 pmAh, yes. No amount of maintenance will keep those timing chain guides alive. Just how they are. Agreed that it's a stupid design for long term.max225 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 4:33 pm
Dreaded timing chain curse.
To my knowledge there is no timing chain that lasts past 300k miles without "maintenance" this is kind of an exception. Most tend to wear out by 150-250k miles, (see any german timing chain motor). 03+ crown vics don't last that long either.
There are little plastic tabs, that the chain "glides" over, I am sure mine are worn out, but a timing chain refurb cost $2000 and a new engine is about $500, I don't want to tackle a timing chain job on this car... wayy too much work.
I always thought chains>Belts, but now... belts make a shit ton more sense, as you can change em every 120-150k and roll essentially forever if you change the oil.
You should have seen what the water pump looks like, literally brand new (from the water side). Following maintenance intervals is key. People just ruin cars by never maintaining. Only reason I changed it is a $1 O ring failed, I didn't want to take chances and bought a $39.95 water pump... changed it in 30 min. Once again... good luck doing that on any other car.
That's a shame, but I guess it's good the thing survived this long. Most of the miles have probably been easy on it which helped the chain survive this long. What's the plan? Drive it until it dies?
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CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:46 pmI think it is expensive, but I'm fairly certain it's mostly my 15+ license suspensions.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Ballz. Is NY expensive for insurance too? That's fucked. Why the hell does anyone live there?
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Can't drop a like this without :deets:CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:46 pmI think it is expensive, but I'm fairly certain it's mostly my 15+ license suspensions.troyguitar wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:21 pm
Ballz. Is NY expensive for insurance too? That's fucked. Why the hell does anyone live there?
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Where is our Lord and savior MERKLE and how about Theresa May? WE NEED ANSWERS DAVE! I thought it was all flowers and sunshine across the pond?!
Where is our Lord and savior MERKLE and how about Theresa May? WE NEED ANSWERS DAVE! I thought it was all flowers and sunshine across the pond?!
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max225 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 10, 2019 7:08 pm https://finance.yahoo.com/news/europe-j ... 00329.html
Where is our Lord and savior MERKLE
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Heads up everyone @[user not found] have em do the air bag too if they have one ...
Heads up everyone @[user not found] have em do the air bag too if they have one ...
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In high school a friend of mine who worked with me at the supermarket bought a brand new car. She was a bit older than me. It was a Daewoo Lasagna, you know the one they were giving away 2 for 1 because they were so shitty? Anyways, she told me that her engine was making funny noises, I asked how many miles. 40k ish. Then asked when did you last change the oil. Her face went blank..... "what do you mean change the oil?" Car never had an oil change.
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Johnny_P wrote:In high school a friend of mine who worked with me at the supermarket bought a brand new car. She was a bit older than me. It was a Daewoo Lasagna, you know the one they were giving away 2 for 1 because they were so shitty? Anyways, she told me that her engine was making funny noises, I asked how many miles. 40k ish. Then asked when did you last change the oil. Her face went blank..... "what do you mean change the oil?" Car never had an oil change.