230TE oil burner

[dickinsond]

I've just bought a 230TE estate in as seen condition, I only paid £200 for a 1990 model, everything works but when I remove the oil filler with the engine running the engine appears to be pressurised, so I assume its either bore wear or valve guides, is this normal for 170,000 miles, and is it worth repairing? I dont know how much oil the engine is burning because I'm still tidying the car up and so haven't driven it more than 50 miles.

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[television]

Welcome to the forum.

Basic checks, let the engine idle a couple of mins,then rev it up,if smokes its valves.

If it smokes every time you rev it its bores/ rings.

Are there any water bubbles on the dip stick or oil filler cap.

Malcolm

 

[Hibbo]

Hi mate,

I wouldn't worry too much about it if the engine runs ok and doesn't use too much oil.

A rule of thumb I've heard is to undo the oil filler cap but leave it over the opening, if it just chatters about then don't worry; but if it gets blown off (grow up....) by the blowby then do worry.

 

[type49]

For £200 just put a can of oil in the boot & enjoy the drive!

 

[dickinsond]

Thanks for that maybe I was looking for problems, I think the idea of enjoying the car for a while, and then perhaps moving up market may be the answer, and if I need a can of oil in the back so what?

 

[dickinsond]

No sign of anything un toward in the oil, although it does smell a bit petrolly, although it may improve with an oil change this weekend, should I stick with 5-30 oil or go for a 10-40 or even 20-50?

 

[Stircrazy]

10/40 suits mine.

But my head gasket has been blown for 5000 miles although you would never know from the drivers seat.

I think it needs a good long burn! Get in it and drive it ASAP!

 

[Mikesmerc]

Ran an old 77 200D once, 200 miles/week, averaged 33mpg, 1 pint of oil/week and 1 pint of water(cracked head), retired her a good few years ago but never bothered me and never let me down in 6yrs of this.
Dont get too bothered, where would 200 quid get you in a modern car of any make?
Good Luck
Mike

 

[Hibbo]

Take it to the main dealer