The idea for this thread actually began in another one, but maybe it's worth carrying on to a fresh line discussion.
This HT-4100 owner is of the opinion that our little engine has gotten a bad rap. Yes, it's underpowered. Yes, it has design flaws. Yes, it's higher maintenance than Paris Hilton on a bad hair day. But doggone it - when it runs right - can anyone argue that this is not a sweet little powerplant? Mine runs so smooth and silky you almost have to step on the gas to make sure it's actually running. (I know, when you saw smooth and silky you thought I'd return to the Paris Hilton analogy, didn't you? Tsk tsk.)
As for long-term reliability, consider this random sample taken from eBay motors this morning. There are forty one HT-4100 equipped 1982-1987 vintage Cadillacs listed, 16 of which have from 100 to 200 thousand miles.
By contrast, there are only seven full size Buicks of the same vintage, one of which is a hearse. There are seven Lincolns, three full size Fords, three Chryslers, and one (You asked for it, You got it) Toyota Camry.
So how about a thread - maybe even a sticky thread - where those interested can post their HT 4100 success stories, instead of always posting whatever our current problems may be. All that negativity can be pretty discouraging to new members.
If you love your HT 4100, this is the place to say so! :xgrin:
This HT-4100 owner is of the opinion that our little engine has gotten a bad rap. Yes, it's underpowered. Yes, it has design flaws. Yes, it's higher maintenance than Paris Hilton on a bad hair day. But doggone it - when it runs right - can anyone argue that this is not a sweet little powerplant? Mine runs so smooth and silky you almost have to step on the gas to make sure it's actually running. (I know, when you saw smooth and silky you thought I'd return to the Paris Hilton analogy, didn't you? Tsk tsk.)
As for long-term reliability, consider this random sample taken from eBay motors this morning. There are forty one HT-4100 equipped 1982-1987 vintage Cadillacs listed, 16 of which have from 100 to 200 thousand miles.
By contrast, there are only seven full size Buicks of the same vintage, one of which is a hearse. There are seven Lincolns, three full size Fords, three Chryslers, and one (You asked for it, You got it) Toyota Camry.
So how about a thread - maybe even a sticky thread - where those interested can post their HT 4100 success stories, instead of always posting whatever our current problems may be. All that negativity can be pretty discouraging to new members.
If you love your HT 4100, this is the place to say so! :xgrin: