You are missing something here. What are the odds that the new rebuild will
still leak oil?
Bob Kramer
TR4,TR4A, TR6, 2.5 Saloon
rgk@flash.net
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Barron <jmikebarron@hotmail.com>
To: <BennettDat@aol.com>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: TR6 Engine Rebuild ~ your opinions
>
> Rebuild an LBC engine because it leaks? OK, this is a strange new
concept,
> but I'll bite, and ask the following questions:
>
> How will you tell when the oil needs to be changed, when you can't see the
> color of it on the garage floor.
>
> How will you deal with the absence of that heady hot oil smell on long
runs
> in the summer?
>
> What will your friends and family have to talk about after they quit
> complaining about the spots on their driveway.
>
> How will you deal with the incredulous looks and head shaking when you
tell
> fellow Triumphphiles that your car doesn't leak?
>
> When you fix the engine leak, and the Triumph (pissed off) proceeds to
> develope leaks in the master cylinder, the diff, and the tranny, how are
you
> going to pay for it?
>
> How will you prevent the rust on the chassis, when there is no more oil to
> prevent it? (never mind, note item just above)
>
> And lastly, what are you going to do with all your extra time with nothing
> do work on, and no floors to clean up?
>
> Get in that mother...and drive! ;>)
>
> Mike Barron
> 73 TR6
> 60 TR3
>
>
>
> >From: BennettDat@aol.com
> >Reply-To: BennettDat@aol.com
> >To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> >Subject: TR6 Engine Rebuild ~ your opinions
> >Date: Wed, 12 Jul 2000 19:04:00 EDT
> >
> >I am considering having my engine rebulit. Although it runs good and
> >appears
> >to be strong, it does leak.
> >
> >First am I crazy to consider rebuilding when it does run good?
> >
> >Second, if I do rebuild what is an average cost to do so. Please keep in
> >mind
> >I would redo the engine compartment as well.
> >
> >Third, can anyone suggest someone in the tri-state area (NY, NJ, Ct)
> >
> >As always, your opinions count. GIVE THEM ! ! ! !
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Bob Antoville
> >74 TR6
>
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