Hey guys,

 

turned over the 300 today after ages and it sounded shagged! I knew the engine would need changing one day but was hopeing it would be later rather than sooner. Based on my assumption I may need to start looking for a new lump. I was just wondering how much a relatively good engine goes for nowadays or how much would a rebuild cost? up untill now me and my brother have been doing all the work ourselves in our free time i.e. changing the turbos, body kit, primer etc and i'm a junior accountant! LOL, So I won't be doing any of this myself anymore and would want to get it done from a professional. Any help and advice will be much appreciated.

 

Cheers peeps

 

G

How did it sound shagged? Rattley? Thats because its been stood and the lifters have drained. Takes a while for them to fully jack out again with oil pressure so wouldn't worry just yet ;) Get it warm and take it for a run, it'll sound a lot better :)

Hey guys,

 

turned over the 300 today after ages and it sounded shagged! I knew the engine would need changing one day but was hopeing it would be later rather than sooner. Based on my assumption I may need to start looking for a new lump. I was just wondering how much a relatively good engine goes for nowadays or how much would a rebuild cost? up untill now me and my brother have been doing all the work ourselves in our free time i.e. changing the turbos, body kit, primer etc and i'm a junior accountant! LOL, So I won't be doing any of this myself anymore and would want to get it done from a professional. Any help and advice will be much appreciated.

 

Cheers peeps

 

G

 

It was quite a loud knocking sound, I did think at first it probably was because it hasn't been started for so long. Even so I've done alot of work on it so I will eventually want a sound engine to enjoy my fruits properly! Thanks for the advice Andy you've actually helped me out quite alot over the years without even knowing it ( taking out the engine to replace the turbos) you've given some top advice on the site mate!

How did it sound shagged? Rattley? Thats because its been stood and the lifters have drained. Takes a while for them to fully jack out again with oil pressure so wouldn't worry just yet ;) Get it warm and take it for a run, it'll sound a lot better :)

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Whoops wrong quote :wack:

LOL. Why not get another block with heads and rebuild that ready for when it finally goes bang? That way you have less downtime and less pressure on sourcing parts...

LOL. Why not get another block with heads and rebuild that ready for when it finally goes bang? That way you have less downtime and less pressure on sourcing parts...

 

Ow do Andy,

 

Damn good idea, I have two engines ready that just need head gaskets.

 

If your interested Geez x let me know.

 

ATB

 

M.