knackered engine (help)

[Benson]

Hi All,

Need a bit of help again.

My Dad's bongo's engine is knackerd I think, hes not had it very long and has not even been anywhere in it yet.

He has had it pressure tested and there is no pressure on 1 and very low presure on the other 3 cylinders, it chucks out smoke and has no got much power and sounds awful.

How much would it be to put a new engine in it and can anyone recomend a garage that can do it, his garage won't do it(or can't).

Does it just need a new head or is is best to go for a reconditioned engine. He just wants it sorted out so it can be used for what it's ment for.

Hope someone can help.

Cheers


We are in surrey

[David Edwards]

There are a few engines on evil bay, I looked on the net the other day out of curiosity and used a car parts search engine just to see what is about, I had a dozen e mails all offering engines varying in price from £600 to £900, there was a firm on e bay offering the full job, i.e supplying and fitting the engine, have a gander and see what you come up with, good luck.

[scanner]

I would enquire at somewhere like Discount Trucks in Newbury - there have been good reports of their work on here.

The low cylinder pressures could be a result of leakage past the valves (only the head needs looking at). Or leakage past the rings which could be just new rings OR worn bores which means a new (or re-bored) block.

[dobby]

Can you get to Croydon from your bit of Surrey, there's a bongo garage in South Croydon?

[Benson]

Can you get to Croydon from your bit of Surrey, there's a bongo garage in South Croydon?

Hi, yes just up the road 25 mins. Do you have the details?

Cheers

[dobby]

This is them:
I think the chap is called Martin - I've not used them though. Used to live in Bromley. Were recommended by others. Details are in the Members area etc.

They are in South Croydon

D.R.A. Import Services Unit 0208 760 0650

Or Try AVA?

Best of luck

[Fordfreda]

Hi

I had a 'knackered' engine shortly after buying my Freda on ebay! Thankfully I was able to buy a secondhand one from Bell Hill Garage http://www.bellhillgarage.com/ for £750 plus VAT with 89k. It was fitted by my usual mechanic with no problems. I have to say that the engine has been outstanding ever since. I would definitely purchase from them again.