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Kyo Kusanagi · 09-11-2005, 06:40 PM

Currently its at 179,XXX miles. 1992 240sx LE. Its going to have a new head gasket, thermostat, and a new radiator. How long would you guys estimate on its life?

broken_s13 · 09-11-2005, 06:51 PM

Depends on the condition, how it was treated by previous owners, all that good crap.

If it was beaten on like a whore, not long.

Irukandji · 09-11-2005, 07:10 PM

ive seen a lot of KAs die out around 180k.

not trying to scare you, its just what ive seen. most of it was a faulty radiator therefore overheating then dying

aznpoopy · 09-11-2005, 07:26 PM

do a compression test. if you don't know how, search on google. lots of DIY guides... real simple.

**Phlip** · 09-11-2005, 08:44 PM

compression test, if all works out well, make sure you keep her well maintained and the sky is the limit provided previous owner(s) did not beat it to death for you.

kandyflip445 · 09-11-2005, 08:53 PM

Definately the way to go. Make sure to do ALL the recommended maintenance and it will be fine. Stuff like the timing chain and oil changes are important.

jOeHaCk98 · 09-11-2005, 09:02 PM

ive seen 323,xxx before the tranny went out.. then the car was donated because the owner didnt want to fix the tranny. this was a SOHC.

Gjohnson7 · 09-11-2005, 09:20 PM

I've got over 180k on mine and I would assume the previous owner didn't take care of it. I picked it up for only $400 and I think I did the first tune up on the car, ever. Right now it has the timing chain rattle, but I did a compression test 2 weeks ago and it hit 160 160 159 160. So you never know.

***S14DB*** · 09-11-2005, 09:25 PM

267,753 miles

drift freaq · 09-11-2005, 09:43 PM

I have had several that were 200k and running strong. It really all depends on how previous owners mantained it.

sideview_180sx · 09-11-2005, 11:00 PM

comp test., leak down test. check water pump, and oil pump while your at it. changing things like that keep it running a long time. rod bearings, main bearings, and conditions of the piston rings are what could shorten the life of your motor even though you have change all the other items.

TAMTANIUM · 09-11-2005, 11:19 PM

250k right now...just got it rebuild. Hopefully it will last me till December winter break.

Kyo Kusanagi · 09-12-2005, 10:52 AM

thanks guys, well the car was maintained by a lady and she babied her quite a lot. The interior and exterior looks really good and new, paint is still shiny. Its just the engine that is worrying me. But thanks, i'll be sure to check out the water/oil pumps, chains, and what not. Just hope it doesn't die out on me.

ranisron · 09-12-2005, 11:07 AM

you can always swap a newer KA....

mine has 159,xxx. I think she is still going strong - though I have not done a compression test, yet. I do take care of the car pretty well...

09-11-2005, 06:40 PM	#1
Kyo Kusanagi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 39 Posts: 557 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Life Estimate on Engine Currently its at 179,XXX miles. 1992 240sx LE. Its going to have a new head gasket, thermostat, and a new radiator. How long would you guys estimate on its life?

09-11-2005, 06:51 PM	#2
broken_s13 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: pomona CA Posts: 186 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Depends on the condition, how it was treated by previous owners, all that good crap. If it was beaten on like a whore, not long. __________________

09-11-2005, 08:44 PM	#5
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,976 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	compression test, if all works out well, make sure you keep her well maintained and the sky is the limit provided previous owner(s) did not beat it to death for you. __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

09-11-2005, 08:53 PM	#6
kandyflip445 Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arden, NC Age: 39 Posts: 4,460 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: kandyflip445 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Definately the way to go. Make sure to do ALL the recommended maintenance and it will be fine. Stuff like the timing chain and oil changes are important. __________________ My 240 vBgarage

09-11-2005, 09:20 PM	#8
Gjohnson7 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 43 Posts: 980 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I've got over 180k on mine and I would assume the previous owner didn't take care of it. I picked it up for only $400 and I think I did the first tune up on the car, ever. Right now it has the timing chain rattle, but I did a compression test 2 weeks ago and it hit 160 160 159 160. So you never know. __________________ LSX Kouki Project, swap completed in Dec 09

09-11-2005, 07:10 PM	#3
Irukandji Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Compton Posts: 4,268 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive seen a lot of KAs die out around 180k. not trying to scare you, its just what ive seen. most of it was a faulty radiator therefore overheating then dying

09-11-2005, 07:26 PM	#4
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 43 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	do a compression test. if you don't know how, search on google. lots of DIY guides... real simple.

09-11-2005, 09:02 PM	#7
jOeHaCk98 Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive seen 323,xxx before the tranny went out.. then the car was donated because the owner didnt want to fix the tranny. this was a SOHC.

09-11-2005, 09:25 PM	#9
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	267,753 miles __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

09-11-2005, 09:43 PM	#10
drift freaq R.I.P. Aya, always love Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Feliz/Hollywood Posts: 18,562 Trader Rating: (215) Rides Gallery: drift freaq Feedback Score: 215 reviews	I have had several that were 200k and running strong. It really all depends on how previous owners mantained it. __________________ "Having a lot of tracks on a song is like putting stickers on a car to get more horsepower" New Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uebV1OnbRsw Buy my mounts! http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/51531...ns-mounts.html http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/317539...e-mouts-6.html

09-11-2005, 11:00 PM	#11
sideview_180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: somewhere north of mexico Posts: 1,538 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	comp test., leak down test. check water pump, and oil pump while your at it. changing things like that keep it running a long time. rod bearings, main bearings, and conditions of the piston rings are what could shorten the life of your motor even though you have change all the other items. __________________ feel the rythym. feel the ride. get on up. it's bobsled time. COOL RUNNINGS!!! formerly sideviewcivic Save a Horse. Drift This Cowboy. AirBag Club Member #0014

09-11-2005, 11:19 PM	#12
TAMTANIUM Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Socal. wc Age: 37 Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	250k right now...just got it rebuild. Hopefully it will last me till December winter break.

09-12-2005, 10:52 AM	#13
Kyo Kusanagi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 39 Posts: 557 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks guys, well the car was maintained by a lady and she babied her quite a lot. The interior and exterior looks really good and new, paint is still shiny. Its just the engine that is worrying me. But thanks, i'll be sure to check out the water/oil pumps, chains, and what not. Just hope it doesn't die out on me.

09-12-2005, 11:07 AM	#14
ranisron Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, IN Age: 42 Posts: 766 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you can always swap a newer KA.... mine has 159,xxx. I think she is still going strong - though I have not done a compression test, yet. I do take care of the car pretty well... __________________ U13 and S13 zilvia members are friendly