well the inevitable has happened and my bottom and has started rattling its cockrell off, I cant afford a rebuild at the minute as I bought a house last year and its needing so much work I'm still not in it (it will all be worth it in the end she says :rolleyes: ) so can only really afford a second hand engine and would rather pay somebody to fit it so everythings warranted incase it goes tits up, the best I've found so far is zedworld at £1500+vat including an engine thats been fully checked,new belt,water pump etc.

 

does anybody know anywhere that could beat this? the car is still driveable so dont mind rattling down the country :headvswal

Typical labour for engine out, and then new engine is is around £500-£700.

 

You can pick up 2nd hand engines for anything from £300-£1000. But you want one that has been seen running and that has had a compression test, so your looking £700+ really.

 

You may need to budget for New cambelt, waterpump..etc - £300

 

Zedworlds price is fairly typical when you consider the warranty. Vat on top of that price is a bit of sting though.

 

The only other thing to keep in mind is that if your having your engine out its a good idea to get the Turbo's inspected too. This usually involves sending them of to a a Turbo manufacturer (such Turbo Dynamics) who will inspect and advice of any reconditioning required. It can mean more expense but at least you safe in the knowledge that your not going to have to pull the engine out 3 months later becusae the tubs have packed up.

cheers bud

This place supply warranted engines,fit them too.Had one in an earlier Z,no problems. http://www.apiengines.com/petrol.php

 

Tony

well the inevitable has happened and my bottom and has started rattling its cockrell off, I cant afford a rebuild at the minute as I bought a house last year and its needing so much work I'm still not in it (it will all be worth it in the end she says :rolleyes: ) so can only really afford a second hand engine and would rather pay somebody to fit it so everythings warranted incase it goes tits up, the best I've found so far is zedworld at £1500+vat including an engine thats been fully checked,new belt,water pump etc.

 

does anybody know anywhere that could beat this? the car is still driveable so dont mind rattling down the country :headvswal

 

Surely for £1500 you can do an engine out and a basic rebuild??

Surely for £1500 you can do an engine out and a basic rebuild??

 

 

Sorry £1750 with the VAT!!!!! :wack: :x:

speak to jimmer on the forum he is doing mine at the moment and i coudnt recommend him highly enough top bloke !

This place supply warranted engines,fit them too.Had one in an earlier Z,no problems. http://www.apiengines.com/petrol.php

 

Tony

 

cheers mate! looks like a good link!

speak to jimmer on the forum he is doing mine at the moment and i coudnt recommend him highly enough top bloke !

 

cheers bud alrady had a word with andyduff who isnt too far and I'm more than happy with the price :duffer: