G'day Mystyler,

Well, it's a full crank 160cc engine, and I really doubt that engine parts for those are going to dry up in a hurry. And that model was the first to be fitted with the G4 carby, so all good there too - G3 carby parts are drying up fast.

The gearbox should have quite a long life, so long as it gets regular oil changes - this is something that original owners tended to neglect.
The oil to get: https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...cta-vc160-auto-drive-v109.html#Post84629

Edit: Woolies have a $6 clearance special on this week, of a graduated Marinade Injector syringe/needle setup, in their 'BBQ Bits' section. This would be an ideal tool for refilling the AutoDrive gearbox; https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/productdetails/26221/woolworths-bbq-marinade-injector

I guess you've seen this thread by Mr Davis? https://www.outdoorking-forum.com.au/forum/u...tailed-rant-on-the-vc-160-with-pics.html

PS: for a really good 2-stroke 'aroma', try Castrol TTS oil - the smoke smells just like the old Castrol R castor oil based racebike oil!

Last edited by Gadge; 19/04/20 05:15 PM. Reason: Add message re service tool
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Gadge

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