Should I buy this engine?

1. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #1 7th December 2007, 20:53

   
   
   

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   CITROEN SAXO 2001 VTR ENGINE AN LOOM 1.6 8V SHOWING ONLY 41K IN PERFECT RUNNING ORDER THIS IS THE SILVER ROCKER COVER MODEL 100BHP PICK UP ONLY FROM CASTLEFORD WEST YORKSHIRE WF10

   
   
   There seems to be no gearbox, manifold, air filter etc... But then again I have my 4-2-1 manifold to go straight on, my refurbed 1.1 box and my induction kit.
   
   For £150 for a 41k engine it can't be bad? as long as it's genuine I suppose.
   
   
   What do you think?
   
   
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2. Karl Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2006 Ashford Posts: 25611 LY R26

   #2 7th December 2007, 20:56

   Reckon its a bargain in your situation bud.
   Nice chatting to you at Brands.
3. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #3 7th December 2007, 20:57

   Yeah likewise, I'm thinking it's an amazing price for the mileage if it's genuine. I've asked him if he has paperwork to back it up etc
4. tif992ss Saxo Breaker Joined: May 2007 Scarborough ,North Yorks Posts: 927 1.1 Saxo with gas ( methane )

   #4 7th December 2007, 20:58

   Scott will they do you a deal on the loom ecu and other ancils if you get them all together , I would pressume that the price is just for the bare engine alone bud .
   Aid
   If not pm smiith hes got one
5. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #5 7th December 2007, 21:01

   seems pretty reasonable price i would buy it.
6. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #6 7th December 2007, 21:05

   Ok great thanks. I'll be off to the bank to ask for a larger interest free overdraft tomorrow then lol
   
   scott
7. SaxoKez Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2007 Scunthorpe (North Lincolnshire) Posts: 3325 White Subaru WRX Black Saxo VTS

   #7 7th December 2007, 21:08

   thats a bargin price
8. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

   #8 7th December 2007, 21:08

   looks good to me.
   
   What plug ECU is it?
9. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

   #9 7th December 2007, 21:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Colin looks good to me. What plug ECU is it?

   Waiting for a reply, but it's 2001 model so I imagine that it's a 3 plug as it came out of a Mk2.
   
   If it isn't 3 plug I'll have to find another as I can't be bothered bodging wiring
10. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #10 7th December 2007, 21:13

    Cool and yes dont bodge any wiring! keep it plug and play lol.
11. tif992ss Saxo Breaker Joined: May 2007 Scarborough ,North Yorks Posts: 927 1.1 Saxo with gas ( methane )

    #11 7th December 2007, 21:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Colin looks good to me. What plug ECU is it?

    Col / Scott it should be a three plug as the throttle body is the black plastic one rather than the earlier Alloy (triangular) 90 hp one . Check though as they may use "libary" or old pictures for their adverts
12. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #12 7th December 2007, 21:42

    It may be a lot trickier to fit that you imagine. First off it will only plug directly in to a late model VTR. No other Saxo even 3 plug. You will never get it started unless you have all the transponder gear and key. Or unless you get a unlocked ECU. It also looks to be missing many parts. £150 is about the going rate for a basic 8V block. So as long as you understand what your getting its fine as long as its all good.
13. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #13 7th December 2007, 23:13

    what do you mean? the late saxos are 3 plugs. if its already a 3 plug then it should plug straight in.
14. user_7076 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2005 Milton Keynes Posts: 8504 Audi A1 S-Line, Mazda MX5 Kuro, Renault Clio 1.2,

    #14 7th December 2007, 23:55

    Yeah that's what I was thinking :/ Should be able to unlock the ecu without much difficulty.
15. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #15 7th December 2007, 23:58

    you'll need to send it away or get the key and immobilisor from the donor car. you dont need transponder or pick up ring. just the immobiliser itself and the key.
16. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

    #16 8th December 2007, 00:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by williamsvts what do you mean? the late saxos are 3 plugs. if its already a 3 plug then it should plug straight in.

    Not all the 3 plug cars are exactly the same. In the same way not all single plug cars are the same even if its the same plug. What I’m saying that unless that engine is from the exact same model and variant or Saxo there is a possibility there is a slight difference.
17. rushy_23 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Aug 2004 West Mids Posts: 15392 '98 EK9 N1

    #17 8th December 2007, 01:01

    If its the real deal mate then go for it. You know you wana.
    Couldnt hear a word at the lights today mate but your exhaust seemed to be
    doing all the talking
    Nice catching up again. Was a good day at Brands. Rushy.
18. jpsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Sydney Posts: 8525 Mango Westcoast

    #18 8th December 2007, 01:30

    Black tops are better for cam'ing etc
    
    But not likely to find a ,low milage, so get a black top and rebuild it, if you have the money / can be arsed that is mate
    
    Just my 5p's worth,
    
    Josh
19. Mark51p Super Moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Wakefield Posts: 14427 Golf GT

    #19 8th December 2007, 02:02

    make sure you check the engine over mate before parting with your cash, as long as it hasnt been ragged out of the car then if should be ok. make sure that the manifold bolts havn't been snapped off in the block as you'll be looking at over £100 for them taking out. WF10 is about 2 mins from mine
20. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

    #20 8th December 2007, 09:30

    i wouldnt buy it, you get what you pay for.
21. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #21 8th December 2007, 09:53

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AXracing Not all the 3 plug cars are exactly the same. In the same way not all single plug cars are the same even if its the same plug. What I’m saying that unless that engine is from the exact same model and variant or Saxo there is a possibility there is a slight difference.

    i've never come acroos the same plug loom thats never mated up with a car loom before.
22. andy1600 Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 27

    #22 15th December 2007, 22:23

    I have a 2001 3 plug ecu engine, gearbox, loom, and unlocked ecu. 55k with all bits i.e alternator, starter etc... I also have a full dash loom if required.
    
    If i cant fit it to my quicksilver i would sell it.
    
    Id like 300 for the lot if thats any good for you?
23. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

    #23 15th December 2007, 22:39

    £300??? mate, id be starting the price at £500 and going up
24. andy1600 Newbie Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 27

    #24 16th December 2007, 11:08

    Sorry i forgot a quite important factor! lol its a 1600 8v VTR engine not VTS.
    
    sorry!