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---- Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Dave
> A used engine for a zetec conversion can be had for 100.00 and up. I bought a brand new Factory Ford Zetec for just
> over a 1,000.00. The price for the kit to install is seperate
> from the motor purchase and if you ruined a zetec motor for
> lack of oil changes. You would only need to replace the motor not the install kit. We're not talking cost to convert the
> van  to a zetec just the cost to replace a motor in one already converted.
>
> Bill M
> Mystic,CT
>
>
> On Dec 6, 2012, at 6:42 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > I have a spare engine sitting on a pallet that I paid $100 for. It has
> > under 30K miles and a warranty (assuming i use it soon).
> > That's the price of three oil changes.
> >
> > -Craig
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@frontier.com>wrote:
> >
> >> Well I have had the Z in the back of the 8 5 since the 1st conversion
> >> group.
> >> As for the oil changes 5k for me since I do not do off road dirty
> >> conditions etc.
> >> Or if I am within a the 5k zone before a long trip.
> >> Last year I did a 4300 Mile trip in 15 days, So just need to do a oil
> >> change when I get back.
> >> Been back for a few months and have not done the oil change but also
> >> have not cleaned out the van since the trip either,
> >> Just to busy and really do not drive it for much then trips.
> >> Oil change in due and still enjoy the conversion.
> >>
> >> Jonce
> >>
> >>
> >> Please do not take what I am about to say as advice! It is simply
> >>> what I've been doing.
> >>>
> >>> I have about 10,000 miles on my zetec a oil over the course of about
> >>> a year and a half. I last pulled the dipstick to check in August,
> >>> and that was the first time in about six months.
> >>> I even moved this engine from a different Van in that time, and did
> >>> not change or check the oil while the engine was on the stand.
> >>>
> >>> The engine has mobile 1 synthetic, and I put a new filter on it
> >>> sometime last year. I may do that again soon.
> >>>
> >>> What am I tryin to prove?
> >>> Nothing.
> >>> The last oil analysis I had came back acceptably, and I just don't
> >>> see the need to baby a $300 engine block. Oil isn't cheap these
> >>> days, and I really hate changing it. Yes, I actually enjoy changing
> >>> engines more than I enjoy changing oil
> >>> Am I crazy? Maybe. Please don't tell me if I am though, it will ruin
> >>> the surprise.
> >>>
> >>> Your zetec is built well. The bostig sump holds a lot of oil. Modern
> >>> oil rocks.
> >>>
> >>> -craig
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Dec 6, 2012, at 1:59 PM, JarrettAnthony Kupcinski
> >>> <kupcinski@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Every 5000 miles/6 months assuming normal operating conditions.
> >>> 3000 miles for extreme service conditions. The Bostig
> >>> recommendation matches Ford's.
> >>>>
> >>>> -Jarrett K
> >>>> 89 Westy powered by Bostig
> >>>>> What did the engine manufacturer recommend for the engine when
> >>> it was new in a factory installation?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Bostig recommends an oil change every 3 to 5K using synthetic oil.
> >>> Since
> >>

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David McNeely