Mileage Vs Repairs

[ptrudel]

mine doesn't wanna die i think...113000miles and still rnnin...the little ticking sound's still there, can't find out...i'm thinkin valves...its nothin major yet so i'm not TOO worried just yet...wonder how she'll do at 120k miles...

the leak i had is gone...dunno what it was but its not leakin no more

Originally posted by Nikatrel@Dec 9 2005, 09:16 AM
First problem at 51,000k miles - Had to replace ignition coil on cylinders 3 and 2, cost $550

Second problem at 66,000k miles - Had to replace ignition coil on cylinders 4 and 1, cost $550

Third problem at 78,000k miles - Threw a rod bearing and f***ed up the block, replacing with a new 40k mile motor. cost $2500, its still in the shop from this incidence.


I hate my car, its the 2.4L 2001 GL

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Replaced ignition coil? @ less than 100K. Was this from the dealer or your average joe repair shop?

Our engine may not be the toughest, but unless you constabtly redline, you really can't throw a rod bearing.

[ptrudel]

Originally posted by Super White Alero@Dec 9 2005, 11:10 AM

Our engine may not be the toughest, but unless you constabtly redline, you really can't throw a rod bearing.

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pffft...i beg to differ....how many motors you know can take nitrous so well or turbo/SC without costly internal mods(to a certain point...not nothin stupid extreme like 15psi)

i drive mine hard...drag race it and redline shifts aren't uncommon when i'm drivin with my buddies...i have no complaints about the 2.4....only complaint i have is the rotors, hubs, paint, rear defrost and whatever other problems that usually come with the 'ho...