cam belt snapped rebuild or new engine

[caffery]

as im new to clios thought some of you guys might have gone through pain befor is worth rebuild or look round for new engine?

 

[JackJack]

Think most people go for new engine.

 

[Cro]

Cheaper to replace

 

[sideways danny]

Better the devil you know imo. Rebuild and you have a fresh engine.

 

[sophiesdad]

as above , depending on the damage , but i always rebuild where possible , much better imo.

 

[black_sunrise]

problem with 2nd hand engines is that you never can tell if its a nail or not unless you physically see it in the car before they remove it.

id go for rebuild, even if its a bit more money. least then you know its new.

 

[maynard]

Personally I'd rebuild. That way I'd know it's been done right and your not inheriting a potentially dodgy replacement engine.

 

[MicKPM]

Cheaper to replace

How? Serious question! Here's a rough, all be it, estimated breakdown based on DIY not garage:

Head rebuild by local engineering shop - (depending on number of valves required) - £75-200
Head gasket - £33
Head Bolts - £13
Timing belt kit - £87
Consumable service items (Oil, filter, coolant) - £70

Total = £278-403

Buy a decent 2nd hand engine - £300-550
Timing Belt kit - £87
Consumable service items (Oil, Filter, Gearbox oil, Coolant) - £85

Total = £472-722

Its an easy DIY job over a weekend to

 

[caffery]

thanks guys think im going to go with a rebuild ill post bk when its been done

 

[msm]

And to di it spicy get a supercharger in there as well !! ;-)