173k's on engine
hey guys, im looking at a ve that has 173k's on the engine an just wondering what are the common faults on a ve alloytec engine at around this amount of k's?
G'day mate.
My '07 Lumina has just under 150,000. I bought it with 110,000 on it and I have had no issues with mine.
It's been happily running on LPG since 125,000.
Alright thanks, im looking at a selling my ute an buying a ve sedan sv6 but its got 173k's on the clock, just thought i would ask if any problems
Sorry mate. Can't help with the SV6 motor. ;(Originally Posted by Whitesack07
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So your meaning check the oil? of course i would do that
My boses ve sv6 just clocked 220,000 and well to be honest its been flogged it's whole life. Had no issues with it whatsoever
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Mine has clocked over 160 and has no issues. If anything a slight rattle / knock on cold startup. After you check the oil listen closely to the engine when you start it up ... for things like timing chains and big ends, but again thats obvious. Most of all check the log book and service records.
alright thanks guys, well ive got a mate that is wanting to have a look at my ute in the near future/soon, i will be checking the log book an the oil too, thats if i go an have a look at this one, thanks for all comments
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yep the timing chains and tensioners are big bucks, definitely good if they are checked
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No I mean make sure the engine isnt sludged.
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What do you mean by that?
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Look into the engine at the oil cap and remove the filter and check for thick sludge. When you open the cap there should be a shiny metal plate in there not brown sludge.
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Ok sweet, thanks
how are alloy tech with oil leaks ? ecotecs were shocking...leaked on every possible basket ?
They have there fair share !!! Timing Case cover under the alternator, major one, where the oil filter housing bolts to the block, another common one, sump seal is average and weeps from there, and the usual hick ups
with those K's I hope you're getting a good deal!
220,000 km on mine - had to replace the throttle body (~$400), but apart from that, all OK. Check for regular service intervals, and see how it drives. You should get it pretty cheap with those Kays.
It was pretty cheap, it was 16k but it's sold, gotta sell my ute then see what's around once it's sold
guessing it was an omega? not in your state but cheaper than the one you were looking at with almost half the k's Find Cheap Used & Second Hand Cars For Sale | Willaston | Gumtree Classifieds
no it was a sv6
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At 173k's old it won't have even been through one tank of petrol yet or had it's 1000k free check up back at the dealer. What's to worry about?
173,000ks...
You never said if it was a SIDI or alloytech. If it was alloytech then 16K isn't a good price for those K's in my opinion. SIDI on the other hand would have been an OK price. Also with high K's, it's not just the motor to worry about, the rest of the car will also suffer.
timing chains get "NOISEY" on start up when the guide wears out / jams up
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