180 auto engine

grs6680 · 25th August 2018, 11:34

afternoon gents im on the hunt for a good condition low mileage 180 auto engine as the one i own is goosed its suffering from bad back pressure so its cheaper for me to replace it than rebuild it.if possible would like to hear it running just for peace of mind, if you can pm me with details i will get back to you thanks gordon.

SD1too · 25th August 2018, 15:21

Gordon, have you checked that the crankcase breather pinholes in the camshaft covers aren’t totally blocked?

Do you have high oil consumption?

Simon

grs6680 · 26th August 2018, 20:18

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Originally Posted by SD1too

Gordon, have you checked that the crankcase breather pinholes in the camshaft covers aren’t totally blocked?

Do you have high oil consumption?

Simon

hi simon no not checked them yet to wet today and no oil consumption just throws it out the dipstick tube.

SD1too · 26th August 2018, 22:28

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Originally Posted by grs6680

hi simon no not checked them yet ..

Well Gordon I would do that before changing the engine.

Simon

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