Today I had my EF Auto serviced, no problems there apart from the rear bush, but the guy recon's there is excessive end play in the motor crankshaft.
I have noticed a noise for the last 30-40,000 K but only at idle and then nothing that concerned me. How much play is excessive and should I be concerned about this comment? If so how long will it last and will it go in a hurry? The cars only done around 200000, nothing like the 900000 taxi's do.

Tony.

it'll probably go for thousands of Ks i wouldn't worry unless it's a hores power moster.

you could get it checked by some one els too.

well if it gets worse it might start throwing belts off, but thats a bit major and it is a auto so proberly wont

I got under it after work and the front pulley can move 5-6 mm front to rear. The book states 0.1 to 0.2 mm throw and the servicable limit is 0.3mm. I think it is time for a new motor.

Tony.

5 - 6 mm
i will start pulling the new motor out for you.

Thanks Darren,
Hopefully I can get there Next Friday.
I will keep you informed.