Clubman reincarnated

[Boyscout]

Nice work, A pity about the crap you experienced. I doubt that it was ridden too hard. That failure is directly attributable to the fuel in the oil. I know it is a very contentious issue but I don't prescribe to "nursing" an engine when new. Had a few issues on race car engines that used oil because it was not run in properly. I prescribe to this method http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm. My own Mini was run in using this method and it has now done more than two years of daily use without any issues.

What I don't get is why people would pay a load of money to have an engine re-built and then skimp on ancillaries such as the oil pump, water pump or fuel pump. In the greater scheme of things these are low cost items that can cause high cost damage.

Well at least you now have a very nice 1275