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PepperCossi
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Is the 8v Engine any good?
« on: Jun 28th, 2006, 8:21pm » |
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Hi everyone,im still on the look out for a scorpio estate. Found one in nice condition but i dont know a thing about the 2.0 8v engine! Are they worth avoiding or no worse than any other scorpio engine? Thanks for any help.
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andyjones
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Re: Is the 8v Engine any good?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 28th, 2006, 9:56pm » |
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a bit underpowered for such a big car. i'd stick out for a 16v 2.0 or 2.3.
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Kjetil S
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Re: Is the 8v Engine any good?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 28th, 2006, 10:20pm » |
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I would recommend a 16v, but you could take it for a test drive and see for yourself. If possible, get some weight in and/or atleast find some steep hills (since that is where it should show the real difference)
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Is the 8v Engine any good?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 28th, 2006, 11:43pm » |
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Hmmm well I reckon the 8v is way under powered, 16V is still struggling & the 2.3 is just about right 
If you live life just a bit faster then there is the cossie & if that bores you bolt a couple of turbo's to it 
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Atlantic_blue
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Re: Is the 8v Engine any good?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 12:17am » |
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Prone to head gasket failure.
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Baw_Flinger
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Re: Is the 8v Engine any good?
« Reply #5 on: Jun 29th, 2006, 8:23am » |
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I would back that up. My 2.3 blew its HG and my mechanic has another 2 that have gone in the last few weeks as well. The 2.3 is a lovely engine but is prone to failure and does drink a bit as well.
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