27-05-2016, 06:16 PM
(24-05-2016, 02:03 PM)bashbarnard Wrote:(24-05-2016, 01:54 PM)toseland Wrote: you'll see as many about throwing rods as you will with them without ever throwing a rod,
In stock trim they are relatively bomb proof provided something doesn't go wrong., I think I am yet to see the "I was driving down the road in my untouched XUD doing 50 and perfectly serviced and it just went bang" ccomment, usually its a succession of events.. silly fuel, silly boost, lead right foot and pop.. rod exits stage left.
so I would hazard a few years of sensible unadulterated use, or if you're going to do it up sort the problem out early,
Someones wife/gf on here had a standard one go on her. I eouldnt worry about it ive never had one throw on a mild tune ever. Look after it dont drive like a bell hop and youll be fine
It was me bash standard engine boom. Lol don't think it was looked after before we got it
