High Mileage engines

[Chris5044]

Hi chaps whats the score with high mileage s2 engines? I heard from a while ago, that once you start approaching the 200,000 mile point that you'd be looking for an engine rebuild.

If this is so? how much would it cost?
If I would do this I would look at upgrading it also..
I'm keen on the stroker line, where you can get big power with smoother and earlier power delivery.
(Unless I've gotten something mixed up here).

Any info would be gratefully appreciated chaps

[jsws3]

Contact JNL racing he is the guy you need to be talking to .

[Rusty]

Mine's at 173k and has just started to get a bit old. The problem with an engine rebuild is that you may require a re-bore and at that point, things get expensive. However, if you're looking at going for higher power, you'll do most of the work anyway, so it's just another £1k to add to the budget.

[Chris5044]

Thank you chaps, I'll contact this jnl racing -- is that a forum Member or a company online?

@Rusty, Do you mean 1k for a stock rebuild? or for upgrade? what does it involve?

[Rikki Kitto]

JP on this forum is JNL racing

[Chris5044]

Rikki, Im typing both jnl racing or JP and the forum cannot find this user. :/

[Smiley]

Hi,
my S2 has done 412.000km, its my daily driver. Did cambelt changes and head gaskets, no rebuild up to now.

[merlin's S4]

If it ain't broke don't fix it!!
(Unless you're gonna mod it heavily anyway)

Lot's of AAN engines in the US still going strong well past the 200k mark. Mine went past 200k and only smoked a little on startup, which was probably down to stem seals. It's been rebuilt since but only 'cos I was in there modding it anyway.

[benntenn67]

Rikki, Im typing both jnl racing or JP and the forum cannot find this user. :/

Here you go - this is one of his threads (bloody good read too)

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43652&highlight=bugswatter

[driftin jo]

Rikki, Im typing both jnl racing or JP and the forum cannot find this user. :/

User name search seams to be malfunctioning, here is a link

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/member.php?u=4857

[Rocco]

Hi chaps whats the score with high mileage s2 engines? I heard from a while ago, that once you start approaching the 200,000 mile point that you'd be looking for an engine rebuild.

If this is so? how much would it cost?
If I would do this I would look at upgrading it also..
I'm keen on the stroker line, where you can get big power with smoother and earlier power delivery.
(Unless I've gotten something mixed up here).

Any info would be gratefully appreciated chaps

maybe is this interesting for you?

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60755

[AndyP]

Don't dismiss a car just because of high milage, you've got to buy on condition with these cars, and use your eyes and ears. The 3B engine I took out of my coupe had 193k on the clock and when I stripped the engine, the pistons, big ends and mains were all on std size and were still within factory spec, and it didn't burn a drop of oil.

[bluequattro]

I've an old copy of Audi driver mag with an RR ur
305000 miles before a light refresh only. Was on same clutch, exhaust n discs till then IIRC!
All shells and bores within tolerances
I ve had Kv engines over 400k with no work(I know maybe less stressed)

[Chris5044]

Wow thanks a bunch guys! You rock! very insightful indeed

[Ian Simmonds]

I'll tell the story again, of a local firm who are Audi specialists and agents to several very well known brands of tuning products, who had a customer arrive with a 210k mile old S2. The owner accepted the risks and had it increased from 220bhp to 350bhp... I saw the car at point of modification and again some three years later, having a routine service at 265k and still making 350bhp, without issue.... The key to it is regular, balanced servicing.