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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Paulus on 28 December 2007, 11:15:48
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A good friend of mine, not on this forum, has had his cambelt break :'(. He has given me first refusal on the car as he is going to scrap it.
If I bought it off him, what could be the very worse case senario for the engine? Could the pistons be damaged? If so, how big a job is that? I know it will need new heads/valves etc which I can do, but is it worth tackling if the damage is too much?
If I don't buy it from him, he said that I can strip what I want off it first before he scraps it.
It's a "R" reg CDX with black leather interior. The odd spot of rust, but generally well looked after.
So, whatcha recon? Is it worth it? He only wants £100 for it.
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if you have space to break it, there is a lot of money in that.
If you want to fix, its likely just a set of heads will suffice.
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More money in breaking it - lots of bits that will sell easily. Even things you may not think of ( ive just sold some dash buttons from a cdx i broke nearly a year ago!!)
As a fixer, as TB mentions your looking at a head rebuild or more likely new heads, and of course new belt / tensioners ( may as well do water pump too) so the price will rise and rise as a fixer....
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I think I'd rather fix it...my drive is already a bit congested. I agree though, there is more money in breaking it.
I'll have a chat with my bud when I see him next and strike a deal :)
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As TB said, replacement heads is best option, because you may have as many as 16-24 bent valves and these are expensive.
But there is also the chance of lower-end damage resulting in piston/rings/connecting rods damage etc, in which case a second-hand engine is best bet.
If you are certain that you don't want to break it in spite of it bringing in more money than the car is worth, then is all down to what you discover when you start striping it down. But be prepared for worst-case scenario i.e. complete engine needed.
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well if you dont have it bud i have got £150 here for it and i have a spare set of heads to repair it and pass it on !!! ;)
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Ok Markey...I'll bear that in mind. I won't be seeing him until the new year though.
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no worries mate just let me know !! glad you sorted that arm ! was looking in garage today and found a few spares :y :y
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UPDATE!
I haven't personally seen the car since it died. Buy I had a phone call from my mate today. He tried to start it again. Apparently, it ran (badly) for about 5 seconds before dying again.
Could this be something else then?
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not the cambelt broke then but it might have jumped a tooth or 2.
personally i wouldn't start it again untill he knows what exactly is wrong, could be as simple as a sensor.
is the em light on?
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Well, it turns out that the cambelt has slipped...3 teeth.
Whatcha think now? Compression check time?
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Well, it turns out that the cambelt has slipped...3 teeth.
Whatcha think now? Compression check time?
Should just get away with 3 teeth....
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Correction...I read his email wrong...it's 3 inches of teeth that have been stripped.
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thats it fooked then bud !!! offer still stands bud !! ;) :y
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Correction...I read his email wrong...it's 3 inches of teeth that have been stripped.
Best get some heads then.....
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check it yourself, compression test it, but if it HAS slipped that much..........lose the heads ::)
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i know of two 2.5 heads in good nick for sale if you need some
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I'll be seeing him now on 2nd Jan. I think he might just want to get rid. If he does, I will probably have it off him...if the price is right.
Sir Jay W....if I do, I'll let you know as it is a 2.5 ;D
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I'm on the look-out now...anyone got some for was at less than 50p? :P
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I'm on the look-out now...anyone got some for was at less than 50p? :P
the heads are here, if you are interested PM me :y
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Ok Ladies and Gentlemen...my friend has decided to sell. He has been initially offered £200 from a scrappie, but he would prefer to sell it as a repair job. Offers IRO £200...just a bit more info...silver, R reg, CDX 2.5, full black leather, not sure of the mileage but it isn't astronomical, plus it has got a full VX service history.
PM me if you are interested and I will give you his contact details. The car is in Coventry.
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pm sent buddy !! ;D
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Do you mean you can do the technical bit of changing the cylinder head etc if crushed valves is the only problem...?
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Do you mean you can do the technical bit of changing the cylinder head etc if crushed valves is the only problem...?
yes mate i can got a pair of very good heads sat in my garage waiting for it !! ;D