Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I dunno what to do, so what you guys are saying is dont get it done at Nippon Motors? I dont want any hassle i just want to leave my car at a garage and get it back all working fine. I think i'll just wait till Pheonix get back to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I can't see how Phoenix will quote you apart from a new bottom end as they don't deal in 2nd hand engines. They could rebuild yours but they would need to diagnos it first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 I can't see how Phoenix will quote you apart from a new bottom end as they don't deal in 2nd hand engines. They could rebuild yours but they would need to diagnos it first. they are going to give me a qoute with a new bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I had my 300ZX TT Bottom end rebuilt it cost around the 1k mark for engine out (sadly what you have to do everytime something goes on a Zed) new bearings etc.Hope the crank isnt FUBAR and you might be in luck. TBH with all the hassle you might as well get a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ive spoken to JPS motorsport in Milton Keynes. They've said depending on how bad it its the bottom end rebuild can cost anything from £1500-3000. They told me to do a compression check aswell. I'm gna get that done asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I have 3 words for you: diagnose, diagnose, diagnose. Get the problem diagnosed before you buy a new engine that you might not need. If you're not sufficiently capable to do the diagnosis yourself (I wouldn't be), then you need to speak to a garage or workshop whose opinion you trust. Whatever the problem and solution is, be careful with going for a dirt-cheap option. Buy cheap, buy twice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 problem is the only way you can find out the exact extent of the damage to have the engine out and inspected which is enough outlay as it is...And with engine problems it normally means a never ending story (unless you are very lucky) if you havent run the engine much then you may be able to save the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 what do you guys think? New engine is the best option, or just a new bottom end? Nippon Motors, are local to me, and deal in performance jap cars, they are saying they've got a uk engine, and will fit it for me, and have a full 6 months parts and labour warranty aswell. I just need the thumbs up from you guys before i go ahead with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 If they've got a uk engine, and they will supply and fit it for £1500 then its worth going for mate, in my opinion. Are you 100% it is your bottom end though? you dont want to be laying out all this expense if its something that doesnt require a new engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 If they've got a uk engine, and they will supply and fit it for £1500 then its worth going for mate, in my opinion. Are you 100% it is your bottom end though? you dont want to be laying out all this expense if its something that doesnt require a new engine. i'll get a video posted of the noise, i took it to my local backstreet garage, and he said staight away its the bottom end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamikaze Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 When i was looking for a new engine for the Zed i got a couple of quotes from places to put a new engine in but when i checked the warranty it was only dependent on new cam belt, waterpump (60k service) etc being fitted by them ADDED to the price thay gave me for the basic removal/fitting of new engine. So check on this as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ive just spent the last 25minutes looking for this, typical it was on the 51st page, out of 52, bloody ell. anyway, think his bottom end (rod bearing) has gone, have a listen at the end.... http://videos.streetfire.net/search/supra/49/345f3be1-3c26-4177-985c-3438fc0ead47.htm Sounds like a bag of spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 heres the video of how the engine sounds at the moment. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/shofiuk/?action=view¤t=MOV00936.flv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 heres the video of how the engine sounds at the moment. http://s7.photobucket.com/albums/y262/shofiuk/?action=view¤t=MOV00936.flv Think thats pretty conclusive im afraid mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thats had it, i would go for the £1500 opp and keep all the bits off your engine;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Ive spoken to JPS motorsport in Milton Keynes. They've said depending on how bad it its the bottom end rebuild can cost anything from £1500-3000. They told me to do a compression check aswell. I'm gna get that done asap sorry mate, but as asked many times before - how do you know its deffo the bottom end thats gone? edit: just seen the video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Thats had it, i would go for the £1500 opp and keep all the bits off your engine;) Yea i think i'll get this done, keep my old engine and make it into some sort of table or something like they did on top gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Well its gone in to get done, should be back in my hands in approx ~ 10 days! Cant wait!!! :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Rob_ Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 That video is painfull...! it made me cringe so bad! best of luck mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Sorry to read this. I once had the bottom end go in a Ford Escort. Absolutely no warning. Just suddenly sounded like a bag of spanners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprasteve Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Bog, hi mate, hope you get things sorted, as said previously with even £1,500 spent on the engine, for the price you paid i don't think you've done too badly. I live in Brentwood which I'm sure you know is 10 mins from Romford. Give me a shout if you need anything. good luck. steve P.s Welcome to the forum by the way. Hopefully your next thread will be a positive one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted November 1, 2006 Author Share Posted November 1, 2006 Cheers mate, i hope it works out well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dodgy b Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 engine is toast get 1500 uk supplied and fitted mate cheers les i,ve got my own garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 May be worth taking that dodgy 'boost switch' out whilst your at it, it may be set wrong (1.6bar+) and could well be the route of your problems!! Your much better off with an electronic boost controller which you can set yourself, and monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 A replacement UK spec engine is likely to have done many more miles than a same year JDM engine..... best bet is to swap in as low a mileage JDM engine as you can along with JDM ECU. This means airflow will be measured by MAP sensor which is better (read easier) for tuning anyways. The stuff out your old engine / off your car related to the UK spec engine and ECU can be sold on to make some money back - 550cc injectors with resistor pack should fetch about £250, turbos £200, cams say £100. AFM could be sold on too but arent in huge demand! Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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