full engine rebuild or second hand motor
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full engine rebuild or second hand motor
he what do u guys thinks the best option is u get bottom end failure should u put new crank and bearings in or buy a short motor (how much are these) or just get a second hand lump which i have seen for around 2k but whats the best option
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Hi im a complete newbie to the scooby world
I have the same problem,jus got given a scooby 1994 k plate import (yes free!) it has a suspected 3rd piston failure?(common i believe), im i best to replace the necessaries (crank,piston,rings etc) or to buy a complete replacement engine?
good i got it free but bad timing,jus spent a load puting a puma engine in my now daily driver fiesta.
save up an replace was the plan but if i can replace the effected parts then that'd be cheaper. i know cheapers not usually better but ..........
I have the same problem,jus got given a scooby 1994 k plate import (yes free!) it has a suspected 3rd piston failure?(common i believe), im i best to replace the necessaries (crank,piston,rings etc) or to buy a complete replacement engine?
good i got it free but bad timing,jus spent a load puting a puma engine in my now daily driver fiesta.
save up an replace was the plan but if i can replace the effected parts then that'd be cheaper. i know cheapers not usually better but ..........
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I was in the exact same quandry a few years back.
I had a massive engine failure and needed a complete new engine. I decided to go for a proven low mileage second hand unit. After 5k miles it did a bottom end.
I would say the only sure way is get a reputible engine builder to do it, or have a go yourself. I did the latter and have never looked back.
I had a massive engine failure and needed a complete new engine. I decided to go for a proven low mileage second hand unit. After 5k miles it did a bottom end.
I would say the only sure way is get a reputible engine builder to do it, or have a go yourself. I did the latter and have never looked back.
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this isnt a 'massive' failure? it only started knocking few day ago and stopped driving straight away!i have a friend on hand thats willing to do any work required as i am more than a novice!
So replacement is a negative in your eyes?
So replacement is a negative in your eyes?
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