Durability of the 1.4 turbo engine

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Hazlitt777

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2014

I know this is highly speculative, but has anyone an opinion of how long a properly maintained 1.4 turbo engine will last? At 20,000 a year, 50% highway, will it go 200,000 without major repairs? Have we any data on this yet?

Will it for example be as tough as the old 3.8 litre GM engine?

thanks,
Joe

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spacedout

· #25 · Oct 27, 2014

XtremeRevolution said:
In my experience owning two series 2 L67s and one Series 1 3800 L27, I have to admit the L27 was from a reliability standpoint a superior motor.

I owned a LG2 3.8L then a LN3 3800, the LN3 was the most reliable engine I have ever owned. Very similar to the L27.