engine replacement

[B21pLaYa]

hi all

lookinng at a mk2 1.4rt that needs a new engine

roughly how much will and engine cost 2nd hand and cost to replace it?

 

[theduck]

probably not cost effective if you cant do the swap yourself

 

[B21pLaYa]

probably not cost effective if you cant do the swap yourself

well i think i can get it swapped for £100 - £150.

i wud attempt myself(only as its a small lump) if i had the equipment and time

 

[Dan@SJM]

where are you based? and you can generally pick an engine up for aout £200

 

[AcID ZeR0]

Sorry to hijack your thread mate, as we're on the topic any idea the labour time involved in swapping the lump?

 

[B21pLaYa]

where are you based? and you can generally pick an engine up for aout £200

based in birminhgam mate

 

[Dan@SJM]

ah right ok if you were near somerset i would have done it for you.

acidzero: book time is 9.6 hours so in reality about 10hours.

 

[B21pLaYa]

ah right ok if you were near somerset i would have done it for you.

acidzero: book time is 9.6 hours so in reality about 10hours.

what would you charge?

 

[Dan@SJM]

PM me.

 

[Englebert]

Perfect excuse to drop in 172 lump?

 

[theduck]

well i think i can get it swapped for £100 - £150.

i wud attempt myself(only as its a small lump) if i had the equipment and time

bargain price, wheres doing that for you?