Engine Re-build?

[Guest]

Hi,
I was just flicking through the service history records of my car, and the below parts were used in an engine rebuild which was done at 60,000 miles, back in 1998.

What I would like to know is, whether this is a top end re-build or a total re-build?

Bottom end gasket set
Top end gasket set
Left + Right Tensioners set
Nuts and bolts
Con Rod
Big end set
Main bearing set
Intermediate bearings
Chain ramps
Con rod bolts

The car has now done 133,000 miles and runs perfectly.

What is the likely mileage before the next re-build?

Many thanks

Amo
Porsche 911 3.2

 

[Alan_Armstrong]

Wow, how much did that lot come to I wonder, the engine obviously had a major problem at some point to justify replacing a conrod!

Normally a rebuild is for the top end, from around 100,000 onwards, the bottom end is normally good for 250,000 before you need to touch it...whatever way you look at it you' ve probably got 70,000 miles to go for either!!

 

[Guest]

It cost £2600, the car drives very well, apart from some smoke on initial start up in the mornings.
My car has done 130k, if you say that a top end is from 100,000 onwards then why due you advise that I have got another 70k to go?

cheers

Amo

 

[Guest]

PS, reason for work : Big end bearing No 3 broken and damaged con rod.

cheers

Amo