Speed Six Engine. What happens if it goes bang?
Discussion
Tuscanites, as you have probably gathered from my recent postings, I am over the moon with my new purchase. It is everything I could have hoped for and more. Much more.
But one thing is playing on my mind. I cannot help feeling a little bit nervy about the Speed Six engine. I know the early problems were down to the finger followers and that has been (and was before my Tuscan was built) resolved.
However, I am toying with the idea of a warranty even though in the normal course, I wouldn't bother. My concern is that if the engine does go pop, bang or whizz, the repair/replacement bill could be huuugggggee.
Presumably, a warranty company would not seek to argue that an engine going bang at 10K, 20K or 30K is attributable to normal "wear and tear". Or would they?!
I am going to be doing about 10K a year in the car (which I suspect is above average albeit that the bulk will be motorway miles) and wonder what the risks with the engine really are.
Should I bother with a warranty? Or should I now be able to sleep easy at night?
What are people with two year old plus Tuscans doing about protecting the car, if anything?
Cheers folks,
David
>>> Edited by cutmonster on Tuesday 18th March 15:53
But one thing is playing on my mind. I cannot help feeling a little bit nervy about the Speed Six engine. I know the early problems were down to the finger followers and that has been (and was before my Tuscan was built) resolved.
However, I am toying with the idea of a warranty even though in the normal course, I wouldn't bother. My concern is that if the engine does go pop, bang or whizz, the repair/replacement bill could be huuugggggee.
Presumably, a warranty company would not seek to argue that an engine going bang at 10K, 20K or 30K is attributable to normal "wear and tear". Or would they?!
I am going to be doing about 10K a year in the car (which I suspect is above average albeit that the bulk will be motorway miles) and wonder what the risks with the engine really are.
Should I bother with a warranty? Or should I now be able to sleep easy at night?
What are people with two year old plus Tuscans doing about protecting the car, if anything?
Cheers folks,
David
>>> Edited by cutmonster on Tuesday 18th March 15:53
Ron, I agree entirely with your very succint analysis of the merits of warranties.
What has put me off from buying a warranty is the very obvious experiences reported on this thread that the warranty company seems to view Speed Six engines going pop at a ridiculously low mileage as "fair wear and tear".
I should add that quite independent of a warranty claim, the phrase "fit for the purpose" springs to mind of the Speed Six.
Mind you, I spoke at length with Fish recently who has very carefully researched the topic and is of the opinion that apart from the dodgy batch of finger followers, the Speed Six is an inherently sound motor. After all (as Fish said to me) it was in the Cerbie for a fair while before the Tuscan hit the streets.
So I sleep easier at nights now and won't be troubling Warranty Holdings with my 500 odd quid for one of their products.
Would be interested to see what mileage (and experiences) early Cerbs now have.
What has put me off from buying a warranty is the very obvious experiences reported on this thread that the warranty company seems to view Speed Six engines going pop at a ridiculously low mileage as "fair wear and tear".
I should add that quite independent of a warranty claim, the phrase "fit for the purpose" springs to mind of the Speed Six.
Mind you, I spoke at length with Fish recently who has very carefully researched the topic and is of the opinion that apart from the dodgy batch of finger followers, the Speed Six is an inherently sound motor. After all (as Fish said to me) it was in the Cerbie for a fair while before the Tuscan hit the streets.
So I sleep easier at nights now and won't be troubling Warranty Holdings with my 500 odd quid for one of their products.
Would be interested to see what mileage (and experiences) early Cerbs now have.
luca brazzi said: how much more damage do you want to do to residuals?
Steve
None. Certainly none is intended. (At the very least, out of straightforward self interest as a Tuscan owner.) My concern though was very real as are those of very many other people.
I was seeking principally with this thread to canvass views on whether warranty protection was warranted in light of the documented problems with the Speed Six. (As an aside, I have concluded that it is not.)
It seems from reading this and other threads that the real problem is beginning to be well and truly flushed out. The message consistently being posted on PH is that absent the "finger follower" concern, the engine is inherently sound. Which of course is good news for me, you and every other Tuscan/Cerbie/Tamora and T350 (existing or prospective) owner.
When I read previous threads on the topic, I was not entirely convinced and nagging doubts remained. But after reading these responses and talking at length to Fish (thanks James for your time!) I feel a lot more comfortable.
In fact, threads like this are helping to dispel what is clearly more myth than reality about the engine. Which is good news for all of us. And our residuals.
David.
>> Edited by cutmonster on Friday 21st March 16:11
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