engine rebuild-expensive parts-where to buy cheap ??????

[alfasportwagon2]

Hi everyone,

.... well I knew it from beginning that rebuild it is not gonna be cheap but
the prices I was given from alfa romeo dealer maKe me

ALFA ROMEO 156 2.0 SELESPEED
AR32310
M20 T.S. CF3



FLYWHEEL SCREW x6 PART NUMBER 46534904 -11,52
CONNECTING ROD COMPL x1 PART NUMBER 46423323 -114,49
LOCKRING x1 PART NUMBER 4425228 -4,64
PISTON PIN x1 PART NUMBER 7659310 -11,52
BOLT x6 PART NUMBER 46410834 -12,54
PISTON RINGS SET x4 PART NUMBER 71717429 + 0,0 -149,72
SEAL GASKET x1 PART NUMER 71718365 -43,13
GASKETS FOR ENGINE OVERHAUL x1 PART NUMBER 71717687 -137,57
SCREW x6 PART NUMBER 60657198 -4,62
SCREW x1 PART NUMBER 60630746 -1,64
SCREW x4 PART NUMBER 16296524 -4,88

TOTAL = 496,27

+ VAT


= 570,71




I just wonder where to buy the most expensive parts: piston rings,gaskets and 1 connecting rod.

Maybe someone has spare conecting rod please let me know.

any advice really appreciate

[Mr K]

1 conn rod will probably be a bit of a waste of time without further work, ideally they all need to be simular weights, and have the same C of G, but due to differenecs in manufacturing they vary, what most manufacturers do is make a load, and then group them together to get a set that are pretty close. so your one new one will probably be no where near your old ones.

your £114 + vat will as you sugest, be much better spend on a one second hand rod, and then getting an engine builder (or have a go yourself, you just need some precise scales and a bit of theory to do the basics) to balance them all, and maybe crack test them (i assume your old one failed, is it a common point of failure? might be worth checking the others)

[gazza82]

You could try somewhere like FPS (Ferraris Piston Services). I know they used to supply engine parts in the past ...

Or possible Alternative Autos, EB Spares, AlfaShop, etc.

Or a local Motor Factor (PartCo, etc).

You might try someone like AHM to see if they know where you can get these parts from .. they are a specialist in Hants.

[Mitch916]

Piston ring set for example at my local motor factors was £93.73 so there is £50 saved straight away.

[biffa]

I bought all the i needed for an engine rebuild including a crank grind for about £400...
I'll dig the invoice out later and post it on my rebuild theread... http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-...t-70-m4-1.html (Biffa's JTS has Decided to become ill at 70 on the M4)

[rgwm]

Should be able to find you a s/h conrod for a lot less than Alfa want....

Gasket set probably about £100 at local factors.....

Call me on 07976 384980 if I can help

[biffa]

Try and find a local engine remanufactures they will be the cheapest, do a yell search in your local area...