neo Member 376 Member For: 17y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: The Ville Posted 03/03/09 10:50 AM Author Share Posted 03/03/09 10:50 AM millers said: haha you reading this neo? as far as I know his thinking is that it will cost $xxx just to get a mechanic to find out whats wrong with it and that doesnt guarantee a fix, but he can get a new engine for $1500ish and have it installed for a carton + other small misc stuff needed for it.yeah millers is right im weighing up the costs of a labor and mechanic and rebuild Vs a replacement then I can take my time and get my stock one rebuilt stronger 2 engines are better then one. anyone know of a wreckers other then ferntree as they have no engines ATM. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-834771 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebxmple Member 1,322 Member For: 17y 2m 18d Posted 03/03/09 11:09 AM Share Posted 03/03/09 11:09 AM Loose or even cracked driveplate. Very common on the ford 6cyls. Yes BF shorts go fine with BA heads etc. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-834797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHANTMXR6 It's not a MKI! Member 1,742 Member For: 16y 9m 30d Gender: Male Location: Earth Posted 03/03/09 03:10 PM Share Posted 03/03/09 03:10 PM (edited) As a mechanic, I still can't understand why you're condemning an engine that may be a simple cheap fix?You keep saying rebuild or replacement as if you've already made up your mind.At the end of the day it's your money, but at least get it diagnosed. You might be surprised. Edited 03/03/09 03:12 PM by PHANTMXR6 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-834916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Member 376 Member For: 17y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: The Ville Posted 04/03/09 09:56 AM Author Share Posted 04/03/09 09:56 AM PHANTMXR6 said: As a mechanic, I still can't understand why you're condemning an engine that may be a simple cheap fix?You keep saying rebuild or replacement as if you've already made up your mind.At the end of the day it's your money, but at least get it diagnosed. You might be surprised.I am getting looked at next week and ill see what they say. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-835385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil101 Donating Members 123 Member For: 19y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Kurrajong Heights NSW Posted 10/03/09 11:40 AM Share Posted 10/03/09 11:40 AM If the noise is coming from the top end I.E rocker cover and gets louder when you rev it or under load I could almost bet it's your timing chain guides most likely the top one take your rocker cover off not uncommon I did a couple when I worked at ford and I did one a month ago where I'm working now not hard to fix if you did the chain all the guides and tentioner including labour shouldn't cost more than $850 drive in drive out.Neil Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-839348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Member 376 Member For: 17y 1m 7d Gender: Male Location: The Ville Posted 11/03/09 09:38 AM Author Share Posted 11/03/09 09:38 AM Thanks neil its being taking to get look at so leats hope its that that ajuster ill keep you all posted Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-839884 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil101 Donating Members 123 Member For: 19y 6m 6d Gender: Male Location: Kurrajong Heights NSW Posted 12/03/09 11:37 AM Share Posted 12/03/09 11:37 AM okay mate good luck where you from if your in the sydney area and what a second opinion I'd be happy to have a look at it for you.Neil Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/55222-rebuild-vs-replacement-engine/page/3/#findComment-840698 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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