Hi guys,

I need a bit of help! The bottom end on my x reg turbo 2000 is on the way out. The only problem is I haven't got the cash to get it repaired in a garage. I would love to have a go at repairing it myself, but I don't have slot of experience with engines. Is it quite straight forward to replace the short block and pumps?

Thanks

 

I guess it depends on your skill level with the old spanners, its not the easiest of jobs by a long way. What is your confidence level with this kind of thing?

 

thinking about it it might be easier and cheaper to do an engine swap with a known good engine, quite a bit less work doing a one for one swap particularly if you can get a lump thats got most of its ancillaries on it.

 

I would be confident enough to do it, as if it all goes **** up I will break it instead. How much would an engine transplant cost if I replaced it for an sti lump?

 

if you know its "on the way out" then dont drive it intill you have fixed it. Save it before hand and the cost will be not as bad as first thought. Advice can be had on here for free so this only leaves the cost of parts

Failing that shop around and see what companys can offer you.

 

scottie, what indication have u got for the bottom end to be on it way out? my last classic gave no prior warning..

 

I'm not that mechanically minded, but when I took it to a jap specialist for a diagnostic test (engine managment light on) they told me it was on the way out. When they revved the engine you can hear a low knocking noise. 2 other garages have said the same.

Does anyone know of any guides for changing the bottom end?

 

I wouldn't go changing the bottom end unless you know EXACTLY what you are doing. Not an easy task...

What you'd want is the manufacturers repair manual which will detail how to stripdown and rebuild the engine with all the torque settings and measurement requirements.

What fuel were you running it on when the 'knocking' was heard?

Did any of the garages actually 'listen' to the block via ''knock sensing' equipment or did the guys simply open the bonnet and say 'it's screwed'?