I was about to add prickasaurus to the list but I will let it go. No
further name calling, please.

I started this thread and it's the longest I believe I have ever seen,
except for a tire thread I think.

Suffice it to say, I have a 1988 GL and had the stock engine rebuilt
locally by a very competent guy. That engine now has near 150, 000 miles on
it and the only thing ever done to the engine itself is replacement of the
flywheel seal, sometimes called the crankshaft seal.  Otherwise all
troubles have been the bolt-on parts which are (were) original parts. They
were never intended to last forever. Over time, I have replaced the coil,
distributor, alternator, fuel pump( that isn't on the engine) water pump,
oil cooler seal,  fuel injectors, coolant distributor, thermostat tower,
the ECU and all the fuel lines several times. But that engine just keeps on
ticking. I'm happy with it.

The '91 Carat is another matter. The engine was basically desroyed by
overheating it. It's 2.1 L WBX is stock. I have  never rebuilt it, and it's
a pain in the backside at this point. I haven't decided yet, but based on
my experience with my '88 GL I could be very satisfied with  a rebuild by
the guy that did it before. Will keep you posted as to my decision.

John
On Mar 21, 2015 9:44 PM, "Ben" <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> If you must insult each other, please leave body parts out of the
> equation. Even better if you would be civil to one another.;-)
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> BenT
> Mod
>
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> > On Mar 21, 2015, at 6:41 PM, John Dillon <johndillon@JOHNDILLON.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > There are people who have a different experience than you - your a dick
> for insulting them.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
>