Engine Dead Cheapest Options :/

[Guest Quakes]

Hey was on the motorway yesturday giving it a bit :/ and the car started misfirring at 5000 revs it usually does 1 misfire at 5000 but this felt like hundreds then i lost power and pulled over in the hard shoulder the car stalled out i started it again and its knocking over 1750revs i had to drive it home but could only get about 35mph in 5th at 1600revs theres a few journeys i had to do today so i doubt the engine is going to be recoverable.

 

the oil was fine and the water was fine any idea what caused it to go it was 5000revs in 5th with a 1.9 engine on a 1.6 box if that helps with what speed i was doing at the time.

 

anyways. i havent got the money to MI my 205 at the moment nor could i insure it right now so im trying to sum up my options i have changed clutches before but dont fancy an engine change so me doing the labour wouldnt be an option.

 

Do i get a second hand engine or a recon? and what would be the prices ?

 

how much should i be looking to get it fitted or would anyway on here like to come down to cardiff and fit it for me ( if so how much )

 

cheers guys

 

Jono

 

( my babys dead :'( but she will be right back ! )

[DrSeuss 0]

Get a compression test done first. Halfords sell gunsons testers for 18 quid. Post the figures on here or read the pumaracing site for guidelines.

[205007 12]

cheapest option is to buy a 2nd hand 8v engine for 50-150 and fit it yourself

 

next one is to buy an engine and pay someone £250 - 500 to do it for you

 

after that its up to you

 

recon engine ?? anywhere from 600-1000 id say depending on spec

Edited February 12, 2006 by 205007

[jackherer 543]

if you can change the clutch you can chuck a secondhand £50 engine in over a weekend for sure.

[Guest Quakes]

Anyone on here willing to come down to cardiff and do it including engine prep for around 250ish :/ i can do work as well but wouldnt like to be incharge of it

 

I think ill have to go for a second hand engine anyone got one spare?? i guess if i get a second hand it would be wise to do clutch cam belt and all gasgets?

[Guest Quakes]

My local garage said he will do it for £210 Labour if i supply the engine which isnt to bad i guess

 

I just really need an engine now Anyone Got one?? (Spare)

[Rob_the_Sparky 9]

Just haunt the wanted ads on here and on PSOOC. Failing that try a Wanted ad on here and the PGAC.

 

Rob

[Guest Quakes]

9 posts away from being able to want something but i will check the others cheers for that rob im keeping my eye on a few from ebay

 

 

Cheers Jono

[SPGTi 2]

Get motorsport news, there are lots of specialist pug rally car breakers about and it is possible to pick up rebuilt engines with very little miles on them (usually with a different cam and other work) for the price of a headgasket change at a garage.

 

Steve

[rich_w 0]

Be warned - sometimes when doing an engine swap you may find stuff breaking or needs replacement - engine mounts is a good one if they havent been done [recently].

[dodsworth_gti 11]

i have a engine but its a 1600!!you can have it for 40 quid!!ran when i took it out!got 123000 mile on it but valve stem seals want doig e.c.t!!bit of love and it will be a gud un again

[Guest Quakes]

Hey cheers for the offer but i have a 1600 lying around too i spent quite a while getting my 1900 engine declared and insured i cant really be bothered reversing the process plus someone has offered me a 1900 for £60 which im in the process of accepting