Author Topic: good or bad engine? (Read 2276 times)

toz · « **on:** September 13, 2006, 06:58:07 PM »

i have another engine for my aircooled but was in a hurry so didnt test it it came from a 17000 mile fsm.my other engine was ok but lost power when it got hot.what is the best way to test which is the best engine out the 2? :idea:

126dave · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:05:57 PM »

toz...the first engine sounded ok to me?.....might have just been simple tune up needed? fuel pump?..........

toz · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2006, 07:37:43 PM »

yeah chris has suggested fuel pump as well,but i just wanted to know the best way to try what is the best engine.ive needed a new gearbox anyway so dropped both.just dont trust millage on fsm as its exactly 17k,came from a good source but find it hard to trust people.my other aircooleds only done 26k.

126dave · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2006, 08:05:42 PM »

you know,i've never looked at milage on a car i've bought? i buy on condition only.
chris's a/cooled has 90k or something on the clock and still ok?,but i have a scrap bis in the yard with 19,000 only..........
if the motor is out of the car,the only check you have really is oil condition,does it smell/look bad?..is the filter fully clogged??,drain the oil into a clean container and check for silver/grey bits.....