spider snapped cambelt re-build??

[marie kirkman]

My spiders cambelt has gone can anyone help me???

has anyone got a 2.0 engine for sale?? any help or suggestions welcome i want her back to life please someone out there must be able to help me.x

[pugsey]

hi mate just had mine done new engine from auto lusso paiad 580 pounds with new cambelt kit fitted

[rmaxeman]

I was going to suggest Autolusso - Engine Rebuild but £580? sounds like a bargain for a new engine!!

[marie kirkman]

thanks will have to give buying new for now a miss as i dont have the money.xx

[rmaxeman]

It might be worth moving this or posting in the GTV/spider or Engine lounge so more people can see it

[Autolusso]

Originally Posted by rmaxeman

I was going to suggest Autolusso - Engine Rebuild but £580? sounds like a bargain for a new engine!!

No that is not a new engine that is a second hand engine supplied only with new cam belt kit fitted

A new engine supplied and fitted is £1,500 inc VAT

Ned

[rmaxeman]

Originally Posted by Autolusso

No that is not a new engine that is a second hand engine supplied only with new cam belt kit fitted

A new engine supplied and fitted is £1,500 inc VAT

Ned

Ah ok, do you guarantee the 2nd hand engine?


Marie, that might work out cheaper than rebuilding your current engine....

[marie kirkman]

so a re- conditioned engine with cambelt fitted you reccommend?

[rmaxeman]

Well the recon engine will cost you £1500 before fitting....
The 2nd hand engine which hasn't been opened up is £580 but has an new cambelt. You then take a risk with other problems that come with a 2nd hand engine....

If you repair yours, you could be lucky and get away with no bent valves and no bottom end damage. I'd take the head off, get it checked for bent valves and go from there

[SABREWOLF]

If your planning to keep the car as your toy for a few years I'd invest in the £1500 full recon option or look into the cost of getting your own engine rebuilt. If your plan is to just use the car everyday and then sell it sooner than later go for the second hand engine option. The problem with a second hand engine is as Rich mentioned it could have some internal issues which may become more apparant as time goes by as it may have had a hard life. Most twinspark units have been driven, as the characteristics of this engine is high reving performance. Despite having a new cam kit, it could be a problem child of an engine which has high oil consumption or it could turn out to be a gem of an engine. So it's a bit of a gamble. The supplier may not guarantee the engine itself only the cambelt kit that has been fitted. So if that were to snap again you'd be
covered. But if it were to fail through no fault of the cambelt kit etc you won't be. That's something you'd have to discuss with the guys at Autolusso.

It all depends on how much the car is worth to you, against also how much it's actually worth. Judging by what i've read via your posts you love the car. I would shop around a bit aswell. Give howard a call at Allitalia in Wrexham he may have some options for you. Either way you'll need to get the car trailered to wherever it needs to go.

Hope you get it sorted.

Cheers

Si

[marie kirkman]

thanks si. dont suppose you got number to the garage in wrexham??

oh has anyone got cam lock tool i can have or borrow please??
my car means the world to me i am going to fix her no matter what.xx

[wayne-dear]

Originally Posted by mimi88

thanks si. dont suppose you got number to the garage in wrexham??

oh has anyone got cam lock tool i can have or borrow please??
my car means the world to me i am going to fix her no matter what.xx

I think you should mention your plight over on the GTV/Spider section..

[rmaxeman]

Originally Posted by wayne-dear

I think you should mention your plight over on the GTV/Spider section..

She has http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-...-0-spider.html (help broken cam belt on 2.0 spider)
Have you got your bonnet open yet?


Mimi, how far have you got with the engine?

[marie kirkman]

not until i get cam belt tensioner. i got cam belt, balance belt ive just had new balance belt tensioner put on and i need cam locking tool.xx

[wayne-dear]

Originally Posted by rmaxeman

She has http://www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-...-0-spider.html (help broken cam belt on 2.0 spider)
Have you got your bonnet open yet?


Mimi, how far have you got with the engine?

That should be 'she has' NOW.....
and no, using my 155..

[APComponents]

Hi Mimi-hope ya get your engine sorted out-I have a spare cylinder head that has a relatively new variator-after my twinnie let go of a crank bearing! Would definately recommend Autolusso though-even if thats just for advice-Dan in particular(pud237) has been a legend....have fun!

[marie kirkman]

hi apcomponents how much do you want for the head? Thanks for the advice my boss will get in touch with autolusso probably for advice he is a mechanic and has rebuilt many a engine but not a alfa yet.x

[AndyVerdi]

Make me an offer for the head-its just sat there in my garage getting in the way! I can weigh it and work out posting to ya if you want. I`m sure Autolusso can help-shame Haynes never commissioned a manual for our cars-they shoulda known at some point we were gonna need one lol!

[SABREWOLF]

Originally Posted by mimi88

thanks si. dont suppose you got number to the garage in wrexham??

oh has anyone got cam lock tool i can have or borrow please??
my car means the world to me i am going to fix her no matter what.xx

It's Allitalia in Wrexham. Tel 01978 757588. Ask for Howard.