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VW Jetta 2.0 125,000 miles

Im consuming more oil than usual. No leaks, no visible smoke from exhaust, just consumption.

Dealer says piston rings...fine whatever.

The body and interior are tip top. Aside from the oil it runs like new, well maintained so Im keeping the car.

Is there anything else I should be getting done while they have the engine apart ?

Nomad;906025 wrote: VW Jetta 2.0 125,000 miles

Im consuming more oil than usual. No leaks, no visible smoke from exhaust, just consumption.

Dealer says piston rings...fine whatever.

The body and interior are tip top. Aside from the oil it runs like new, well maintained so Im keeping the car.

Is there anything else I should be getting done while they have the engine apart ?
Do a wet and dry compression test to tell wether it is your rings..



If the wet test is 30- 40 lbs. higher it is your rings. If its not it could be your valve guides or valve seals..

OOps,

you can also have a leak down test to help determine..

Gas or Diesel?



1. Oil pump.

2. Water pump and timing chain.

3. Have the head checked, valve seals.

4. Since the motor is down that far they should know what needs to be done the right way.

5. What about a remain motor? May be cheaper in the long run.

Mustang;906044 wrote: Gas or Diesel?





1. Oil pump.

2. Water pump and timing chain.

3. Have the head checked, valve seals.

4. Since the motor is down that far they should know what needs to be done the right way.

5. What about a remain motor? May be cheaper in the long run.


Gas

Had the water pump and timing chain done 15,000 miles ago

I was looking at motors...$3500.00/rings $1500.00

Nomad;906060 wrote: Gas

Had the water pump and timing chain done 15,000 miles ago

I was looking at motors...$3500.00/rings $1500.00




Since you had alot of the work done on your motor already i would take the $1500.00 ring job myself. vs/ $3500.00.

and good luck to ya.

Thank you.

Sometimes just the absence of a "WTF ? Are you some kind of idiot ?" goes a long way.

Good advice from everyone. Exactly how much oil is it burning? Its a VW they burn oil like crazy.

CARLA;906114 wrote: Good advice from everyone. Exactly how much oil is it burning? Its a VW they burn oil like crazy.




More than should be

Maybe a quart every 1000 miles

Nomad;906115 wrote: More than should be

Maybe a quart every 1000 miles
So if you drove it another 100,000 miles and added a quart every 1,000 miles, at around $3.00 a quart that would be $300.00. Good move Nommie..:wah:

It's a VW thats not good, but not real bad. My sister had a VW Bug in the 70's. I had a 1973 Camaro in the 70's. We put 3 engines in that Bug and she sold it in the 90's. I still have the Camaro and dirve it daily same engine. Sure the Camaro burns a little oil now as well it is 35 years old. VW's burn oil if you love the Car new engine maybe or the rings depends on how much you want to spend.

[QUOTE]More than should be

Maybe a quart every 1000 miles[/QUOTE]

:wah: Couldn't afford one in the 60's. I'm happy with my 73 Camaro we are as one its been a very happy relationship for the past 35 year. I put gas in the car and go real fast if necessary. Granted with the price of gas I drive my Honda most places now. But when I want to feel cool I take the Camaro for a spin.

[QUOTE]Best car ever made, IMO

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARLA

I had a 1973 Camaro in the 70's.

Better unload that puppy fast while you still can. And why didn't you have that 73 Camaor in the 60's if it was such a good car?[/QUOTE]

YZGI;906118 wrote: So if you drove it another 100,000 miles and added a quart every 1,000 miles, at around $3.00 a quart that would be $300.00. Good move Nommie..:wah:




Im clever that way

:wah::wah: I'm think this is the route to take save your money.

[QUOTE]Quote:

Originally Posted by YZGI

So if you drove it another 100,000 miles and added a quart every 1,000 miles, at around $3.00 a quart that would be $300.00. Good move Nommie..



Im clever that way[/QUOTE]

Have you seen YGZYW's car muka poo ?

Maybe he would post a pic...its a beauty !

No?? I'm afraid, have you?. :-3

[QUOTE]Have you seen YGZYW's car muka poo ?[/QUOTE]

nomad;906145 wrote: have You Seen Ygzyw's Car Muka Poo ?


Here it is..

Too Sharp !

Nomad;906155 wrote: Too Sharp !
Thanks

I forgot to tell you guys about the car. My youngest is no longer driving it. He showed off the engine and forgot to latch the hood, when he drove off the hood flew off. He called me to tell me and said " Dad I think the hood is alright still" I said really? It flew off the flippin car ripped it off the hinges and you think it will be fine eh? :wah:

Anyway it's fixed again and he now drives a "91" chevy pickup..:wah:

Whooo!! beautiful, beautiful, beautiful be still my heart I love the Cars of the 60's. I can't make out the emblem on the side, or see the grill details on the Car please? I'm thinking Chevy, Pontiac or Oldsmobile, could be all wrong.

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CARLA;906164 wrote: Whooo!! beautiful, beautiful, beautiful be still my heart I love the Cars of the 60's. I can't make out the emblem on the side, or see the grill details on the Car please? I'm thinking Chevy, Pontiac or Oldsmobile, could be all wrong.
71 Olds Cutlass supreme convertible w/ cammed up 350 rocket engine and C-30 Ram air hood.

Im sure thats early 70's

Yea you did tell about the latch incident

You can always get another son but you might never find one of those again....

Nomad;906176 wrote: Im sure thats early 70's

Yea you did tell about the latch incident

You can always get another son but you might never find one of those again....
This was the second time on the hood..:wah:

Some people have lawyers on retainer, I have a body shop on retainer..:wah:

YZGI;906177 wrote: This was the second time on the hood..:wah:




Well lets have no more of that !

I thought that was a Cutlass emblem on the side just a georgous Car. :-4

Rule #1 Kids don't get to drive classic cars till there in there 40's. That's how old my daughter is and I just let her have the extra set of keys to the Camaro this year. :Ds Maybe 2 times since I bought it (other than my mechanic)have I let anyone but me drive it just not going to happen.

[QUOTE]71 Olds Cutlass supreme convertible w/ cammed up 350 rocket engine and C-30 Ram air hood.[/QUOTE]