@ Fred ect, Seized engine at 70 mph, what damage?

[cliobritt]

Im considering rebuilding the engine after this happened to my 172, any idea of what parts would be needed so i could see how hard parts are to source?

Many thanks.

 

[cliobritt]

Also the engine started a week later, but turned it off pronto.

 

[Fred@BTM]

sounds odd!!! check cambelt first and try rotating by hand, then do the basics, compression test etc etc

rebuilding them is a PITA, generally don't bother, get a second hand engine and wang it in

 

[RSTuning]

If it's actually locked at that rpm the crank IS dead and at least one rod, maybe a piston and bore too. Or i suppose it could be the thrust washer but doubt that would lock it at 70 as it would have destroyed itself.

 

[cliobritt]

sorry chaps, forgot to mention it wont turn over by rocking.

 

[cliobritt]

sounds odd!!! check cambelt first and try rotating by hand, then do the basics, compression test etc etc

rebuilding them is a PITA, generally don't bother, get a second hand engine and wang it in

finding one is a mare!!

 

[Fred@BTM]

you mean finding one for sensible cash is a mare

 

[cliobritt]

yep. theres one on the bay for £450 but is that about right?

 

[cliobritt]

considering it will just be a track car

 

[Fred@BTM]

that's cheap TBH, 182 engines are going for £800+ at the moment which is silly

 

[ABOO]

How much for labour to swap engine,and do cambelt and auxillary belt kit, waterpump and clutch while doing??

 

[R20 CWH]

that's cheap TBH, 182 engines are going for £800+ at the moment which is silly

WTF.

That is a pisch price.

 

[ABOO]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Sport...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f01d82a35

Ebay link, but posted here.......


How much would you be thinking for a 172 engine, with average (say 70k) and service history?
Do you have contacts that you use for engine swaps Fred?

 

[Budgie]

I sold my Ph1 172 engines for £350 each. ):

 

[ABOO]

Saw the ones you were breaking Budgie,and would have been very interested, but not in a position to get my toy fixed at minute, had to sorn her yesterday..........:dapprove:

 

[Fred@BTM]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Renault-Sport...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f01d82a35

Ebay link, but posted here.......


How much would you be thinking for a 172 engine, with average (say 70k) and service history?
Do you have contacts that you use for engine swaps Fred?

do i have contacts? my left and right hands do all the work for me (insert joke)

 

[ABOO]

Surely not just he hands Fred?!?

What I was saying is do you have a steady supply of engines you can get your mitts on, or is it when they pop up on here and the bay etc....