Re: [MV] M715 {politically correct) re-power

From: ET Lance-Gómez (etlance@execpc.com)
Date: Fri Jul 20 2001 - 18:39:22 PDT


I have to agree with Todd here. I have an M715 with the 230 Tornado. Got it when it had 8100 miles, now has 11000+. Oil leaks are
minimal, primarily around the rear of the oil pan.
TED

Todd Paisley wrote:

> > That's the point, isnt it? The Tornado IS a fascinating
> > piece of hardware, no lie, but it was never designed
> > to hold oil.
>
> No. You obviously never owned a vehicle with this engine. It holds oil the
> same as any other engine of its time. The problem was the oiling system of
> the engine itself. If you left the oil level drop below a couple quarts, it
> wasn't very forgiving. If you are the kind of person who checks their oil
> once a year whether it needs it or not, then you don't want a Tornado
> engine.
>
> Todd.
>
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