Repair or not

[MATTJRALLYE]

Well after just 4 laps of Donnington on friday this is how my ph1 ended up

It went without any warning at all which is anoying scince ive spent a small furtune on freshening things up and the milage is only on 96k
Question is do I source another engine for it or break it and buy another 172/cup etc....

 

[Addicted]

Buy engine for it, Ph1's ftw.

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

Yeah true its a ph quick...well it was haha
would there be any preautions youd take when fitting a new engine ie rod bolts ?
would be interested to know the cause of it really

 

[Karlos182]

Mine dropped a valve on a track day last month. Sourced a replacement engine on here and got it fitted. It's back up and running now. Just change the belts and clutch as its easier with the engine out.

 

[bashracing]

Araldite and an oil change would have that running again,

 

[tom182]

There's an engine in the for sale forum at the moment! Just had belts done too!

 

[Jekyll]

I did the same a few months ago in my ph1. We bought a doner ph1 and took the engine out. Car was bought for £550 which we made back on stripping the car, plus I had a new engine fitted. Added some ARP bolts for extra strength.

 

[Jekyll]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/dr-jekylls-ph1-172-progress-thread.723270/page-27

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/dr-jekylls-ph1-172-progress-thread.723270/page-27

Wow that is weird how its gone exactly the same way as mine !
Must be a weak point right there!?
Good work getting it sorted tho your car looks mint, cant beat a clean ph1
Did you happen to find the cause of your failure btw?

 

[Jekyll]

I think it just blew a rod. If you look a few pages after we take apart the sump and it had shattered a lot of the engine out! Definitely get some ARP rod bolts to prevent it happening again.

A 2nd hand engine is the cheapest option IMO.

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

I think it just blew a rod. If you look a few pages after we take apart the sump and it had shattered a lot of the engine out! Definitely get some ARP rod bolts to prevent it happening again.

A 2nd hand engine is the cheapest option IMO.

Just had a read through your thread glad to see it running again after
Will deffo put some arp bolts in for piece of mind, just need to find a good engine now or donor car

 

[Le Baguette]

Perfect time to build a proper N/A screamer. :smile:

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

Just a quick question, whats the going rate for a 172/182 engine?
They seem to vary quite abit some being nearly as much as a car !
Also if anyone knows of a reasonably priced one then let me know

 

[Jekyll]

Normally around £250-300 on average.

 

[Jekyll]

@midge is breaking ph1 that might interest you.

 

[Jekyll]

http://www.cliosport.net/threads/br...s-wheels-strut-braces-coilovers-e-t-c.781258/

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

Nice one thanks, I will pm
I think I have to be paid member to view thread ?

 

[Mar172]

Pm chi he might sell you my old ph1 engine it has 438 cams and arp bolts done

 

[Jekyll]

Yes, you have to be a paid memeber to view for sale threads.

Mar's one sounds good too. Already got nice bits on it too.

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

Ok cool, yeah that sounds pretty good, just desperate to get it running again as I miss driving the thing!

 

[midge]

Cheers for the tag! Matt sent you a message!

 

[MATTJRALLYE]

Cheers midge, replied to !