Re: 90Q: 10V vs 20V

[cmice@mfg.mke.ab.com (Christopher Ice)]

>This weekend I am going to look at a 88 90Q 10V and a 90 90Q 20V.  I am
>wondering if there is any signicant factors that might wight against the 20V
>engines.  As I see it:
>Pros:
>Has 35 more hp
>
>Cons:
>Worse fuel economy(????)
>Extra complexity of cams and such.

Repair parts for the 20V are MUCH more expensive than the 10V.  Dealer
quoted me $96 for a valve-cover gasket for my 10V.  Fortunately, he looked
up the wrong part...he looked up the gasket for the 20V...eeeeek!!!!  Brake
parts are more expensive too as they use the dual piston like the Coupes.

>As I understand it both these engines are 'interference', so if the cam belt
>breaks on either, it is going to cost a lot, more I would guess on the 20V.

I don't think the 10V is interference.

Chris

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