On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 3:19 PM, Rob wrote:

> Most of the JDM engines I've seen for sale come tested and
> guaranteed. There is some sort of Japanese law to require new cars
> every 30k-50k miles, you can look it up and read about it on line.
>
> Rob

I've been told that such a law exists, supposedly as an environmental
protection device.  However, it was not told to me that it was a new car
(certainly not), but that the engine had to be replaced.  At any rate,
that is supposed to be why so many Japanese engines are available for
import.  However, my son-in-law bought one of these imported engines,
and found to his dismay that the engine had been used hard, and further
investigation led him to the conclusion that, yes the engines are
available, and mileage is low.  However, since the users know that they
will have to replace the engine anyway, they don't particularly take
care of them.

None of this should be taken as gospel, since I am only reported second
hand experience, and third or further removed information.

David Mc