[V8] (Oil) Can of worms - open with care

[quattro + 5 or 8 = fun]

Hey, if I had an old italian ride, don't think I would have tried it either.
Matter of fact, I don't think I EVER change the oil in it. :)

Don't tempt fait.  Italian bikes are like italian women, ride them hard, but
never mistreat them.  If you do, YOU are screwed.


Shayne


Bay Area, CA
Eastern WA State


PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
PARTING:  1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro


> 
> interesting,  when I did this on an old motorcycle(77 motoguzzi V1000
> Convert),
> it started leaking like a seive within 500 miles of the swap....
> 
> 
> I ended up tearing the motor down and replacing all the gaskets...  the
> gaskets
> where somewhat intact on the inside edges, but where clearly cracked on the
> middle 
> towards the outside of the gaskets...
> 
> So know you guys now, bikes are my real hobby :)
> 

>> 
>> I disagree-
>> 
>> I have switched MANY old cars with over 200K miles.  NOT ONE leaks.  The
>> oldest was a 1972 MBZ 4.5 engine with 240K on it.  No leaks even 7 years
>> later.  A Ford 351 does not leak 3 years after a switch with 120K miles on
>> it.  My 4ksq was switched around 180K.  Now has 220K.  No leaks.  Cq had
>> 170K on it when switched.  Bought it in June of 03.  Now has 182K on it.  No
>> leaks.  5.6 liter MBZ from 1986 with 186K when switched, now well over 200K
>> miles.  No leaks or problems.  The list goes on.
>> 
>> YRMV, but I have NEVER had a problem.  BTW, every older car I have ever
>> switched was older then 1986 and had 170K or more miles on it.  With the
>> exception of the 351.  Have switched newer cars too with no problems.
>> 
>>> 
>>> NO,NO,No,No,NO!!!!!!!!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> If it's never had synthetic, then the inside of your gaskets are coated
>>> with wax from the dino oil.  Synthetic is highly detergent and will
>>> clean those gaskets up real nice like it's supposed too :)
>>> 
>>> But,  becasue the gaskets will be dry and cracked under the wax....
>>> shortly after you do this, it will start leaking oil :(
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Mike,
>>> 
>>> Jeremy Ward wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hey, what are your opinions on using synthetic motor oil in a 3.6 with
>>>> 150k?  Any advantage over standard grade oil?  Brands?  Viscosity?  Best
>>>> place to buy for lowest $$?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Does it make a difference that my commute is only 3 miles?  Did I
>>>> mention also that I like to drive the V8 in a way that always puts a
>>>> grin on my face?