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I'm absolutely gutted spider 2.0 TS

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#1 ·
Driving the car home tonight and there was a horrible knocking noise, then the car ground to a halt. Looked underneath and could see oil. The engine won't turn over now. Probably need a new engine. Can someone shine some light on how much to rebuild or buy a decent engine.

Many thanks

kev
 
#4 ·
The same thing happened to me when the 2.0 GTV blew up at 170k miles.

Local indie sourced and fitted one that had done 135k - I reckoned it was worth the risk if it lasted a year. The "new" engine blew 18 months later and I called it a day. It was then up to 189k miles.

Cost? Sourcing, fitting and transferring the good bits (alternator, cam belt, tensioners and variator - only about 5k miles - but I know, I know) - £750.

It threw a rod btw - nothing to do with the cambelt transfer.

If I was 20 years younger I would source and fit one myself - I reckon it could be done for about £400.
 
#6 ·
Could probably sort an engine for £300, plus delivery. I'd strongly recommend a belt change before fitting, however. Engine is still in a 156 so would be a few days before it was available.....
 
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