my 85 k car with the 2.2 went to 130k miles, strill ran very well but the
body was gone
>From: Gary Hedlin <garyhedlin@sbcglobal.net>
>Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
>Subject: DML: OT: Beater Help
>Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 00:44:36 -0500
>
>
>I've been looking around lately for another beater while I have my truck
>totally gone over this fall/winter. I saw one today, an 80 Dodge Shadow,
>and even though I can get it for $250, I'm a little hesitant. The car has
>the 2.2l?? 4 cylinder, with 101k on it. Has anyone here delt with these
>engines? How many miles do they typically hold up to?
>
>I went to allpar.com and they had a lot of info on the 4 cylinder engines,
>but I didnšt see a life expectancy on the motors
>
>If I can get 4-6 months out of the car I'll be happy. But I don't want
>something leaving me stranded somewhere. After I get the truck back I have
>visions of a nice dragster using a 3.9 magnum!! :) All I'll need is a
>cutting torch and a little creativity! :)
>
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