Ronny

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?
>

200k is just run in

A 1.8T will do 200k on the same turbo, the 2.8 v6 30v is pretty bullet proof
and should see well in excess of 200k

Ronny

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?
>

200k is just run in

A 1.8T will do 200k on the same turbo, the 2.8 v6 30v is pretty bullet proof
and should see well in excess of 200k

Ronny

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?
>

200k is just run in

A 1.8T will do 200k on the same turbo, the 2.8 v6 30v is pretty bullet proof
and should see well in excess of 200k

iws

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?

Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is costly.
200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
regular oil and filter changes.

iws

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?

Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is costly.
200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
regular oil and filter changes.

iws

<pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
> 200,000 miles realistic?

Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is costly.
200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
regular oil and filter changes.

Stand Up Old

"iws" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
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> <pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
>> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
>> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
>> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
>> 200,000 miles realistic?
>
> Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is
> costly.
> 200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
> regular oil and filter changes.
>
>

he said DON'T MENTION MAINTENANCE...........and something about smokin'.

Stand Up Old

"iws" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
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> <pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
>> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
>> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
>> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
>> 200,000 miles realistic?
>
> Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is
> costly.
> 200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
> regular oil and filter changes.
>
>

he said DON'T MENTION MAINTENANCE...........and something about smokin'.

Stand Up Old

"iws" <iws51remove@***.net> wrote in message
news:EXW%f.747$AB3.135@fed1read02...
> <pd42@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1145002236.798296.300120@i39g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> Does the 2.8V6 30V engine have any known 'weaknesses'? If yes, which
>> are its weaknesses or high cost maintenance items? What mileage can be
>> expected (under normal circumstances, normal driving + good
>> maintenance), give or take 20,000 miles. Is a life expectancy of
>> 200,000 miles realistic?
>
> Oil leaks are the biggest problem on that engine. TB replacement is
> costly.
> 200,000 miles is not unrealistic IF the engine is well-maintained with
> regular oil and filter changes.
>
>

he said DON'T MENTION MAINTENANCE...........and something about smokin'.

pd42@hotmail.com

Thanks! this helps.