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Subject:Re: I-4 owner experrience
From:Miguel Pacheco
Date:Mon, 13 May 2013 18:16:44 -0600

I don't really have anything bad to say about my (ex) Tiico, except that it
couldn't get it up for the climbs in Colorado. Other than that, it was very
reliable and I also got 22mpg.

Miguel

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 3:39 PM, WILLIAM WITZ <pbwitz@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> I need to speak up and tell you folks that all Tiicos are not bad. I do
> not have
> a vibration problem. I am not using oil. The engine does not overheat. it
> has
> smooth power curve and all the power I need. It will get 22mpg if I keep at
> 55mph that with a 4 speed and 14" tires. I did have to replace the oil pan
> gasket and the valve cover gasket. The original exhaust header broke and
> had to
> replaced do to no reinforcements on pipes also I have replaced two
> mufflers. We
> have 80k on engine using Mobile one 15-50. All in all I am a happy camper
> so
> far. If this is just a fluke or good karma  or as someone once said plain
> old
> luck I will take it and be grateful to what ever gods their may be.
>
> Bill Witz 84 Westy
> P.S. keep on truck-en in your own lane.
>