Blown Engine, 8.1l
Leaving Townsend GA yesterday for Covington GA and a Ham Fest I did not make it.. Just north of Reidsville there was a BANG, and a lot of smoke, and the engine died as I coasted to the shoulder. U...
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wa8yxm wrote:Sorry couldn't resist this posting from the other thread. Ya, it can happen to anyone and we don't believe it was your fault. Most likely some component was not made right and let go. Just bum luck from the imperfect world we live in.
....I have seen Gas Cars (Not as many gears means higher RPMs and more engine wear) hit 200 to 300 thousand miles and more. With proper care.
A lot has to do with HOW you drive.. Light turns green, you mash the pedal to the metal, Jet out of there, come up to the next light and stand on the brake,,, Shortens everything life....
I would concur with others who have suggested a crate motor. If for no other reason, for piece of mind. The whole reason for traveling is for piece of mind. Having any left over potential of failure always nagging in the back of your mind will just gnaw at you. Spend the money now, for piece of mind the rest of the miles you drive.
