Recent content by Rolling_GTI

That's nothing, I went 282,000 and motor still ran. Like others said. Check on the timing chain/tensioner, as it's a $2,000+ job. Also id expect the suspension to start needing attention near the mileage you are looking at. As long as you understand it may need some work, go for it. Great...

I ran a fx350, never used SB. Never driven one that felt right to me. Check out Ringer Racing. Bit uncommon, but WOW nice I'm in my second stage 3 clutch from them. Feels bone stock except my lightweight flywheel, holds power well. I am at 140,000 miles on current clutch, grabs hard, but...

I know the Evora is the easy choice. I hate to not have a car to hammer on this summer also. First world problems

If I'm doing it, I do it 100%. I wouldn't reuse sensors that had been sitting in the junkyard for years, same with any easy to change seals, water pump etc. $2,500 for a clutch is pretty normal for a good one for our cars. My current one is at 140,000 miles, all at K04 and still grabs fine...

Engine has 284,000 miles, stage 2 since 10,000miles. It needs a full rebuild and likely machine work. Any less and I may as well toss a junkyard motor in as-is. I am torn on keeping her or not. Here's the dilemma... It's $8,500 for a rebuilt engine, figure $2,500 for a new clutch and I'm...

Is the engine ok and availabile?

Labor is 2/3 the cost. If you are in there. I'd replace it all, and never just one piece. Everyone who did a disc only that I knew, regretted it later.

Yup I see oil pressure warnings every time I am in first going uphill or downhill now. I feel no difference, but have verified the low pressure. I figure she's dead this summer. Can't complain, got my money's worth out of her.

Sounds like you are taking your maintenance serious. Turbos are hit and miss, sone die at 100k, others 200k. I'd expect that to go in the next 30k miles. I'm up to 280k miles on original motor, did timing chain and tensioners at 90k, never since. I've starting to see balance shaft issues...

At 280,000 and totally agree with Grabbit. Although I never removed that screen myself. But oil changes every 5K and good oil goes a LONG way, and carbon cleaning when needed. It's not hard to do

Don't buy the updates. I bought 3, and have not seen any roads added. I swear they only update the POI. Go aftermarket.

"Normal play" is none! Yes it does sound like your axles are worn. They should only be able to be turned slightly, no other movement should be present.

Depends how your car drives. But usually yes they are worth every penny.

I've had a slight leak from my valve cover for the past 180k miles, and have only replaced my water pump once, and that's only cause a fat mechanic leaned on it and broke the pulley off, at 210,000 miles. These pumps going bad often sound like a poor install. I did rip the belt off when I over...

Replaced EVERY part of the steering and suspension minus the rack. Feels like a new car again, even at 275,000 miles. If anyone is thinking of doing this, it cost me around $5,000 in parts, labor would probably be like $2.5k at a shop