refurb

1. 355858 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Norwich Posts: 730 Saxo VTR Mk2 Wicked Red - Suzuki jimny soft top

   #1 12th December 2006, 22:46

   how much does it cost on average for an engine refurbishment and where can i get this done??
   
   any help appreciated
   
   cheers
2. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #2 12th December 2006, 22:48

   What do you think needs doing?
3. 355858 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Norwich Posts: 730 Saxo VTR Mk2 Wicked Red - Suzuki jimny soft top

   #3 12th December 2006, 22:53

   too be honest nothing lol just hit 90k so thinking of just doing it cos i can really.
4. ets2k9 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2006 Hednesford, West Mids Posts: 6230 Seat Leon Cupra R

   #4 12th December 2006, 22:54

   O rite is it worth the hassle then?
5. 355858 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Norwich Posts: 730 Saxo VTR Mk2 Wicked Red - Suzuki jimny soft top

   #5 12th December 2006, 22:56

   well yeah its not for my saxo btw just brought a new toy! lol and i wanna strip it down and re do it all as if it was new again
6. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #6 12th December 2006, 22:57

   90k is nothing, mine hit 120k before it starting making weird noises. just buy a new engine or 16v it.
   
   edit- hahaha just read it isnt a saxo. replace oil pump, water pump, belts and gaskets. look at one of the parts sites for prices, then contact a garage for labour charges, or do it yourself
7. 355858 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Norwich Posts: 730 Saxo VTR Mk2 Wicked Red - Suzuki jimny soft top

   #7 12th December 2006, 23:00

   u dont think i'll have to have it rebored? is it not best to change cambelt etc?
   
   EDIT [ive just realised u sed belts sorry....]
8. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #8 12th December 2006, 23:07

   i would only rebore it and fit new pistons if it's a turbo. if not then i'd leave it
9. 355858 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2006 Norwich Posts: 730 Saxo VTR Mk2 Wicked Red - Suzuki jimny soft top

   #9 12th December 2006, 23:19

   oh ok then nah its not.. how hard is it to do the gaskets?
10. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

    #10 12th December 2006, 23:22

    if you have knowledge of setting the engine timing (ie changing the belt) and you have the torque settings for the head etc then it's just nuts and bolts at the end of the day. if you're not 100% confident then pay someone to do it.