engine life

tjg · 09-25-2006

Idk if i'm supposed to post here but this is the question. I have a 96 talon awd tsi and it has 198 xxx miles on it and have no idea on the motor. I was wondering how much life does it have left in it, it runs smooth and everything i bought it with a shelled transmission, and i'm getting a transmission for it in a week, think it will be ok?

**1ViciousGSX** · 09-25-2006

**1ViciousGSX** · 09-25-2006

How about doing a compression test? That's a BIG indicator of what's going on.

HiImBrian · 09-25-2006

Arn't the 96's subject to crankwalk? If so then 198,000 is hella good!

CVD · 09-25-2006

You have until exactly 201,938.65 miles before it fails. Every dsm ever made does this, we call it the DSMY201.93865K problem.

tjg · 09-25-2006

So if i do a compression check what psi should it be for a 2g ?

**Kracka** · 09-25-2006

I believe around 180 PSI or so was factory, if you're above 160 in all holes you're in good shape.

tjg · 09-26-2006

I did a compression check, 3 have 180 psi the other is barely 160 psi.

AJ · 09-26-2006

for 190k, your motor seems to be in the better half.

Gravy · 09-26-2006

You may be in the same boat i am, check your coolant level often, see if your losing oil or coolant from the engine. If your not losing fluids, your clutch doesn't go out on you too often(normal driving) and your gears don't grind. She's good as gold!

**Kracka** · 09-26-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjg

I did a compression check, 3 have 180 psi the other is barely 160 psi.

Thats not bad at all for your engine. I'm guessing the 160 was in hold #2 which always runs the leanest (2nd from driver's side).

tjg · 09-27-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2kracka

Thats not bad at all for your engine. I'm guessing the 160 was in hold #2 which always runs the leanest (2nd from driver's side).

Yes, your exactly right, so my engine is good and i shouldnt have any problems

**Kracka** · 09-27-2006

Anything's possible, but right now its looking strong at least.