by manifold » Fri Jun 26, 2009 11:37 am
150k on an MED Engine....
Thats a Sterling result for an A series. MED workmanship is pretty good generally though to honest.
Just for interest how often do you change your oil? I have an inkling that the A series benefits from more regular oil changes of at least every 3000 miles, preferably less.
I spoke to Steve at MED and we discussed this, comparing the inline A series engine to the transverse A series. We agreed the inline engines journals stand up a lot better to wear than the transverse (gearbox in sump) engines. We put this down to the swarf build up from the wear on the gears (eg poor gear selection etc) getting sucked round the engine.
On a 60k mile midget, the journals look like new. On a 60k mile mini you are bound to expect some scoring. Hence the reason for regular oil changes.
Even using crap oil and changing it regular should do the trick.
Thats my 10 cents.
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