bulldog12 0 Posted May 17, 2009 just jumped from 16v 2 a g60 anyone with advice on what to look 4 engine wise b4 i take on road Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Album56 0 Posted May 17, 2009 I have had G60 for 16yrs, the PG motor is a good reliable lump, should be good for at least 150k & probably a lot more provided its not overeved when cold & has had regular oil/filter changes but it does get hot underthe bonnet which eventually affects rubber/plastic/loom. Check for coolant leaks at the two flanges, one in front & one on R/H end of head, check flexible fuel pipes, there are 3 , 2 on pipes from/to tank & 1 on R/H end of fuel rail to a pressure switch, check vacuum pipes at back of throttle body etc for leaks. check wiring to lambda is good look down behind L/H side to see plug/wires low down. These are some of the most common sources of problems, I have also had 2 thermostats, they eventually seem to fail open, a new blue temp sensor, a new front engine mount, a new plastic dip stick guide which gets brittle , a new starter motor & thats about it for 16yrs 110,000 miles of very reliable/enjoyable motoring. Good luck with yours Mick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulldog12 0 Posted May 19, 2009 cheers mate i picked it up last night and drove all the way back from leeds to kent wich was about 280 miles and not a splutter was paranoid with the engine allready having done 200 000. but car was smooth as u like i couldent belive the power these cars have Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
