[DeTomaso] what should I have done while the car's in the shop?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/23/13 20 11 20, pantdino at aol.com writes:


> Is there really any concern that my engine would be done at 36M?
> Even the crap Fiat 850 motors were good to about 60M before rebuild.  :-)
> I had an oil analysis done a while ago and it did not show any unusual 
> metal levels
> 

>>>The only real weaknesses are timing chains and valves.   Of the valve 
failures, I don't know if they can be attributed to mileage, or simple age.   
Driving gently it might not be an issue, but the way I drive, I would feel 
much better knowing I had fresh, one-piece valves in there.

Mike