The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Technical Q & A

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12-19-2006, 02:50 PM
funeralmasses4m funeralmasses4m is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: ny
Posts: 35
145k engine?

im thining of buyind a 1992 lsl awd with 145k on the engine. and im wondering how the engines hold up. am i looking at 10k more 50k or upwards of 100k left of driving?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12-19-2006, 04:04 PM
Beav's Avatar
Beav Beav is offline
Not as old as Randy
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Louisville, KY
Posts: 3,883
Significant Technical Input
The engines are bulletproof but not dummy-proof. The transmissions in '92s & '93s are your bigger concern.
__________________
ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician w/L1.
ASE Certified Master Medium/Heavy Truck Technician.
Certified EVT (Emergency Vehicle Technician)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12-19-2006, 10:23 PM
etz bseder etz bseder is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Posts: 209
Props to the bulletproof comment

I have a '92, i'm just now replacing the tranny at 150k, and my engine is as strong as when it was new.
__________________

'92 LS-L, exhaust, intake, audio, ecu 1V4?, hyper ground kit.
Next changes ... PAINT, fix engine problems, 4.44. (GONE)

'97 Impreza Outback Sport, magnaflow muffler, cold air intake, Alpine Type S, MP3/iPod deck, NGK wires, etc.(GONE)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12-20-2006, 06:57 AM
Mr. Pockets's Avatar
Mr. Pockets Mr. Pockets is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Champaign, IL
Posts: 6,916
Send a message via ICQ to Mr. Pockets
Registered SVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by etz bseder
I have a '92, i'm just now replacing the tranny at 150k, and my engine is as strong as when it was new.
Wow, you bought it new, huh?
__________________


2005 RX-8 Grand Touring
2005 Outback
2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon

END OF LINE
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:58 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122