Re: RE: Magnum 3.9 vs Mitsubishi 3.0 V6's...which is better?

From: Jim Miller (jim76712@swbell.net)
Date: Wed Feb 07 2001 - 18:44:39 EST


I can tell you that most Mitso 3.0 engines have valve guide failure!

bernd@texas.net wrote:

> Considering that my mom owns a '91 Caravan with the 3.0L V6...it also has 200K+
> miles on it without any major service from the dealer...and it still runs very
> strong.
>
> I'll have to wait and see on the longevity of my 3.9L before I say anything.
>
> - Bernd
>
> > Ok list,i have a friend who is a mechanic.He swears that the Mitsubishi 3.0
> > V6(i had a van with one)is a better engine,and will last longer than my
> > venerable Magnum 3.9 V6.
> >
> >
> > I say the Magnum V6 is tougher & better...
> >
> >
> > any statements,opinions,etc???
> >
> >
> > (Here is where guys like Bernd & Ron earn their twinkies)
> >
> >
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> >
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> >
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