How much should it cost?

__chris__ · 13th May 2013, 15:37

I'm fed up paying for work to be done on my 1.8T and wondered how much it would cost just to have an engine transplant. Does anyone have recent experience of this?

Alternatively I might just give up and buy a nice 2.5 V6 instead ...

bikerdude666 · 13th May 2013, 17:56

I have to say I never quite get the logic of this, if you've already spent £X amount on sorting various things with your engine, why swap it for an engine that may well been not far off soon having all the problems your old engine had. Unless it's a case of your engine isn't repairable, I think it's best to stick with 1 you know the history of.

__chris__ · 14th May 2013, 10:07

Appreciate your post but having done all the work as per my sig. it now looks as if I've got a cracked block and it's developed a misfire:-(

Usually I'd agree with you, preferring to know all the history, but I haven't had much luck with the car since I picked it up last year and it has got to the point of not wanting to throw good money after bad. Just wondered, therefore, whether a transplant might be cost effective.

chipsceola · 14th May 2013, 10:22

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Originally Posted by __chris__

Appreciate your post but having done all the work as per my sig. it now looks as if I've got a cracked block and it's developed a misfire:-(

Usually I'd agree with you, preferring to know all the history, but I haven't had much luck with the car since I picked it up last year and it has got to the point of not wanting to throw good money after bad. Just wondered, therefore, whether a transplant might be cost effective.

1.8 engine for sale on the forum here at MGBreakers all you'll need then is cost of fitting it.

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__chris__ Avid contributor 2003 MG ZT 190+,(2005 Facelift R75 1.8T SE Conny now consigned to be a donor car) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sidcup Posts: 149 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	How much should it cost? I'm fed up paying for work to be done on my 1.8T and wondered how much it would cost just to have an engine transplant. Does anyone have recent experience of this? Alternatively I might just give up and buy a nice 2.5 V6 instead ... __________________ Chris. Work on the 1.8T New pads &cs all round, Bonnet Catch Reversed, Plenums Cleaned, Renewed Selected Radiator Hoses, New Stainless Steel Twin Exhaust,Metal T-Piece, Head Skimmed and MLS Head Gasket, New Cambelt & Alternator Belt, New PRT & Water Pump, New Air Duct Hose, New Radiator, New plugs, coil packs & HT leads, Golden Radiator Resistor. Car then blew up and I gave up. Bought the ZT 190 instead !

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__chris__ Avid contributor 2003 MG ZT 190+,(2005 Facelift R75 1.8T SE Conny now consigned to be a donor car) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sidcup Posts: 149 Thanks: 34 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Appreciate your post but having done all the work as per my sig. it now looks as if I've got a cracked block and it's developed a misfire:-( Usually I'd agree with you, preferring to know all the history, but I haven't had much luck with the car since I picked it up last year and it has got to the point of not wanting to throw good money after bad. Just wondered, therefore, whether a transplant might be cost effective. __________________ Chris. Work on the 1.8T New pads &cs all round, Bonnet Catch Reversed, Plenums Cleaned, Renewed Selected Radiator Hoses, New Stainless Steel Twin Exhaust,Metal T-Piece, Head Skimmed and MLS Head Gasket, New Cambelt & Alternator Belt, New PRT & Water Pump, New Air Duct Hose, New Radiator, New plugs, coil packs & HT leads, Golden Radiator Resistor. Car then blew up and I gave up. Bought the ZT 190 instead !

13th May 2013, 17:56	#2
bikerdude666 Posted a thing or two Jaguar Xe diseasal Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Little Stanion, Corby Posts: 1,922 Thanks: 363 Thanked 390 Times in 241 Posts	I have to say I never quite get the logic of this, if you've already spent £X amount on sorting various things with your engine, why swap it for an engine that may well been not far off soon having all the problems your old engine had. Unless it's a case of your engine isn't repairable, I think it's best to stick with 1 you know the history of.