I think I've had enough now.

Gameferrit · 24th May 2016, 17:12

So I took my ZT 1.8t to TurboDave's to have the flickering oil light at idle investigated, hoping it would be just a sensor issue. Unfortunately my worst fears were confirmed, worn bearings/big end.

I'm absolutely gutted but I think the time has definitely come to cut my losses. The cost of a replacement engine is just too much to bear.

Would any one have any what it's worth in its present condition; 05 plate, body and interior in good condition, recent refurbished turbo, and cat back stainless exhaust? At this time it still drives fine but oil light flickers at idle once it's warmed up. 3 months left on MOT.

Thanks chaps

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chipsceola · 24th May 2016, 17:41

signs of a throw away society again? - in my time regrinding the crankshaft with new bearing shells was standard practice, as was a re-bore and new pistons/rings (not necessary on the K4/K6 engines as wet liner/piston can be replaced as a unit) - am sure there must still a few engineering shops of this type still in business.

oldcarguy · 24th May 2016, 17:43

What sort of job is it to drop the sump? If it's relatively easy put a new set of shells in.

Gameferrit · 24th May 2016, 18:00

Dave recommends dropping in an mg6 engine as that would work out a lot cheaper than rebuilding the current one. Apparently they're bolt for bolt the same but the Chinese sorted out all the short comings of the K series. There's one on eBay for a grand plus £300 to fit it. It's just too much money.

The sump looks easy enough to drop but I'm sure it can't be as simple as all that. I'd be happy to hear it is, but I fear not.

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chris75 · 24th May 2016, 19:03

How many miles has it done ? Interested to know how long the big ends last .
As said above , are new shells (with or without a regrind ) not an option ?

Gameferrit · 24th May 2016, 19:11

Not many, around the 73k mark. I think it may have had a very bad hgf in the past

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Si-monogram · 24th May 2016, 19:24

I'm replacing a v6 engine with another v6 engine soon. I've picked the engine up for a couple of hundred. Would it be worth checking to see if any cars are breaking or being sold cheap because of clutch failure etc and then just transplant a new lump. Whilst it's out of the car, do all the head gasket, belts etc etc and then at least you know it'll be done.

Gameferrit · 24th May 2016, 19:35

It's a possibility I suppose. I'll be popping over to see TurboDave in a couple of days to explore options.

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keithst24 · 24th May 2016, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gameferrit

It's a possibility I suppose. I'll be popping over to see TurboDave in a couple of days to explore options.

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Good luck mate ...hope it works out, would'nt you have to purchase another car anyway

Fusilier · 24th May 2016, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gameferrit

It's a possibility I suppose. I'll be popping over to see TurboDave in a couple of days to explore options.

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I will be taking my car over to Dave on Friday for an MOT and service, and he is a great guy, maybe he can find you one, as he has a lot of contacts in the Motor trade

Stu

24th May 2016, 17:12	#1
Gameferrit Regular poster MG ZT 1.8T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houghton Le Spring Posts: 61 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	I think I've had enough now. So I took my ZT 1.8t to TurboDave's to have the flickering oil light at idle investigated, hoping it would be just a sensor issue. Unfortunately my worst fears were confirmed, worn bearings/big end. I'm absolutely gutted but I think the time has definitely come to cut my losses. The cost of a replacement engine is just too much to bear. Would any one have any what it's worth in its present condition; 05 plate, body and interior in good condition, recent refurbished turbo, and cat back stainless exhaust? At this time it still drives fine but oil light flickers at idle once it's warmed up. 3 months left on MOT. Thanks chaps Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

24th May 2016, 17:41	#2
chipsceola This is my second home Jaguar XF 3.0D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southampton Posts: 4,364 Thanks: 119 Thanked 509 Times in 426 Posts	signs of a throw away society again? - in my time regrinding the crankshaft with new bearing shells was standard practice, as was a re-bore and new pistons/rings (not necessary on the K4/K6 engines as wet liner/piston can be replaced as a unit) - am sure there must still a few engineering shops of this type still in business. __________________ Chips

24th May 2016, 19:03	#5
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	How many miles has it done ? Interested to know how long the big ends last . As said above , are new shells (with or without a regrind ) not an option ? __________________ Who said it was simples ?

24th May 2016, 17:43	#3
oldcarguy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Driffield Posts: 1,952 Thanks: 27 Thanked 151 Times in 125 Posts	What sort of job is it to drop the sump? If it's relatively easy put a new set of shells in.

24th May 2016, 18:00	#4
Gameferrit Regular poster MG ZT 1.8T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houghton Le Spring Posts: 61 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Dave recommends dropping in an mg6 engine as that would work out a lot cheaper than rebuilding the current one. Apparently they're bolt for bolt the same but the Chinese sorted out all the short comings of the K series. There's one on eBay for a grand plus £300 to fit it. It's just too much money. The sump looks easy enough to drop but I'm sure it can't be as simple as all that. I'd be happy to hear it is, but I fear not. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

24th May 2016, 19:11	#6
Gameferrit Regular poster MG ZT 1.8T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houghton Le Spring Posts: 61 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Not many, around the 73k mark. I think it may have had a very bad hgf in the past Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

24th May 2016, 19:24	#7
Si-monogram Banned MG ZTT TYPHOON 180, PPD 75 CDTI 160, METRO 1.3 A+, ABARTH TURISMO 595, MG ZS V6, 75 duotone tourer Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Kenilworth Posts: 1,498 Thanks: 448 Thanked 405 Times in 284 Posts	I'm replacing a v6 engine with another v6 engine soon. I've picked the engine up for a couple of hundred. Would it be worth checking to see if any cars are breaking or being sold cheap because of clutch failure etc and then just transplant a new lump. Whilst it's out of the car, do all the head gasket, belts etc etc and then at least you know it'll be done.

24th May 2016, 19:35	#8
Gameferrit Regular poster MG ZT 1.8T Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Houghton Le Spring Posts: 61 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	It's a possibility I suppose. I'll be popping over to see TurboDave in a couple of days to explore options. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk