[928uk] Replacement engine or rebuild?

[Paul R Smith via 928uk]

"rattle at part load".... Give it more load then!

I think it's worth working out what the noise is first before committing 
lots of money to a rebuild or exchanging it for another motor with 
another rattle.

What viscosity oil has it got in it? Does it burn lots of oil?

Smiffy

On 19/09/2015 5:21 p.m., Mike barnett via 928uk wrote:
> Looking for advice... Have recently purchased a 1987 S4 which is in
> great condition but has high miles.... 204k to be exact...
>
> Although the car has a full history with all receipts from new even
> the purchase invoices the engine is definitely a bit tired and has a
> bottle of a rattle at part load which isn't the cam chains...
>
> According to Paul Anderson it has had an odd  noise since about 140k
> miles ...otherwise it drives great and touch wood everything works
> even the memory seats and air con...
>
> Since we plan to keep the car long term I am torn between stripping
> this motor to rebuild, buying a secondhand motor (Braunton
> Engineering advice) from somewhere like Doioglas Valley breakers or
> even importing a rebuilt motor from 928 International in the
> States...
>
> We brought the car pretty cheap due to the miles so was planning to
> spend some money on her .
>
> Since new to the 928 scene would love some thoughts on the matter...
>
> Mike Barnett Sent from my iPad
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