Andy McGhee
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Still going at nearly 270,000 miles!
Gloucestershire, this morning.
Gloucestershire, this morning.
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Cyprusnoddycar
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Amazing Andy ! Nice photo. Is that without reconditioning the engine ? My R4 has only done 130000 km (80778 miles) and sounds good since I set the tappets. I also use STP in the engine which makes it even quieter.
Andy McGhee
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Yes, it's the original engine. I was very lucky to find a low-mileage F6 (30,000) back in 1997; I've changed the oil and filter every 3,000 miles since then. Apart from a burnt exhaust valve about 15 years ago, the engine's been great (fingers crossed...)!
Cyprusnoddycar
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WOW! My R4 'Noddy' is now back on the road after 17 years in storage. So he had an excellent chassis/body, although I had to spend 5K on him replacing all the steering joints/bushes, complete new braking system, The correct original Gas De carbon shocks, New drive shafts/seals. Sun visor, New springs/foam in the front seats, New carpets, and plenty of 'Fatmat' insulation. New exhaust, 123 electronic distributor, New Grey front grille. I also run with both front/rear silencers fitted so the engine is really quiet. And nice driving with the sunroof open. Oh I still have the nice 4L mud flap kits here that I made, but nobody wants them !
