New engine

[Cammy]

I am very unlucky with cars, I have had 2 sales fall through already in as many months (grr) and I'm getting fed up!! I'm not hugely rich as I'm a student and only work part time, but I really want a clio.

I've seen one advertised on ebay, but it has problems (engine and oil pump are damaged) but otherwise the car is in good condition. I was wondering how much you think is reasonable for a reconditioned engine, and whether it matters what engine I get (as in if it matters what year?? etc??) I'm not very technical minded and I really don't want to get screwed over!

Sorry for the long winded message but I'm desperate for advice!!

(Have I put this in the wrong thread?? If I have I'm sorry!!)

 

[graham_172]

which model and engine size needed.

 

[Cammy]

1.2L Grande 2001 (x reg)

 

[graham_172]

£1-300 for engine but good little runners. wouldn't buy a car with that damage. means the owner has really not cared for the car. by letting it get low on oil or not regular servicing.

 

[Hollister]

Lots of 1.2 16V engines on ebay, I have 1 available too

But it is high mileage

It would be best not to rush and get a decent motor to start with though

 

[Cammy]

Cheers for the help!! I did wonder how it managed to get that knacked with so few miles!! If anyone does see a cheap clio (1998 onwards with the bum ) can they let me know!! I live in gd ol' suffolk!

 

[Middo]

what budget you got to play with?

 

[Tim172]

Lots of 1.2 16V engines on ebay, I have 1 available too

Grande is Mk2 Ph1 1.2 8V not 16 mate

 

[Hollister]

Lots of 1.2 16V engines on ebay, I have 1 available too

Grande is Mk2 Ph1 1.2 8V not 16 mate

All the more reason to put another engine in it then

 

[Martin_172]

i bought my 1.2 16v engine for £150 with 50k on the clock (verified) as i heard it running etc before i removed it, needed a service but runs sweet as f**k now that its been well serviced.

id stick a 16v in it pal, its worth the extra bit of hastle.