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How Great are 164e's 140-160

posted by  someone claiming to be Jack Lucas on  Sun May 1 04:38 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I bought a new 72 164E in Texas the spring of 1972 (trading a 68 122S - I regret!), and managed 25 mpg using the 4 speed/overdrive when relocating to AZ.

I still use it as a daily driver, with 380 Kmiles on the odometer. I rebuilt the engine prematurely at 140 Kmiles due to famously common valvetrain (cam/lifter) wear, and have motored happily with the rebuild for the last 20 years, with a camshaft/IPD lifter replacement about 10 years ago - what I needed instead of the full rebuild the first time around. Even with the OD not working, it manages 20 mpg if not thrashed.

George Downs (Walrus) is another of the 164 practitioners on the board. I read everything he posts. I'll probably be buried in that car!






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