lifespan

  1. S

    Engine Lifespan

    Apologies in advance for a how long is a piece of string ? post. Nor do I expect anyone to have a crystal ball ! I know there are variables. Currently interested in a 2009 A W169 1700 petrol with 70,000 on clock for £5,000. Wondering how long I can expect from engine - I would like to keep...
  2. guydewdney

    whats the lifespan of a cdi injector?

    Not fail, but poor performance? 200,000 miles on mine atm , one injector is reporting 'high back pressure' or something like that. I can get recon ones for 75 quid on the continent which is less than reconning mine.... so, replace or waste of money? 32mpg on the pooter on rural roads. Feels...
  3. B

    lifespan of tyres

    Hi all.was washing the car today and noticed the rear tyres are getting low on tread.It has done about 12 000 miles ,they are conti sport contact 3.is this about normal wear for these tyres ?
  4. B

    lifespan of tyres

    Hi all.was washing the car today and noticed the rear tyres are getting low on tread.It has done about 12 000 miles ,they are conti sport contact 3.is this about normal wear for these tyres ?
  5. S

    Expected lifespan of a B Class gearbox?

    Hi all, Would anyone know how long is reasonable for a manual gearbox in a 2007 B Class 170 Merc to last? Thanks Sunnybrae
  6. T

    W203 M271 Supercharger Lifespan

    Does anybody happen to know what is the estimated lifespan of our superchargers in our W203 M271 Kompressor engines? I've been searching the internet and some people say the supercharger is rated for about roughly 100,000km. Other people are saying roughly about 100,000 miles (which is...
  7. AANDYY

    Diesel Injector lifespan?

    How long do diesel injectors normal last? Is it a piece of string question? I thank you...........:thumb:
  8. BTB 500

    Fan-assisted central heating boiler ... lifespan of fan?

    Our boiler (Potterton Suprima 70) has become rather noisy ... the obvious culprit would seem to be the fan. Digging out the paperwork the boiler is 8 years old - is it reasonable for the fan to be up for replacement? I assume a shaft/bearing is worn, in which case it's unlikely (touch wood)...
  9. BTB 500

    VAG 1.9 TDi engine lifespan?

    We've got a 1996 Audi A4 estate with the 110 bhp 1.9 TDi engine. It's done just under 110k miles. Looks like it now needs a recon. (auto) gearbox at £1100 plus VAT :( Obviously the options are (1) scrap/sell the car and buy something else, or (2) get it fixed. Generally the car is OK...
  10. big x

    What is the lifespan of a kompressor ?

    These cars are getting bargin cheap..considering the power on tap.Ok the spec is not the best but... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=9855&item=4637002427 Do Kompressors in general last longer than turbo's or do they need expensive rebuilds ? (The car above was bought...
  11. SEM

    DVD CDR Burner Lifespan

    I'm don’t know about you chaps/chapesses out there but how long is your DVD/CDW burner lasting??? I only ask as mine are lasting not much longer than 12-18 months... or thinking about it 200-300 approx cd burns. My major work is backed up onto DVD at least once a week (daily on backup external...
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