Fried piston on v7 spec-c sti. Re-build or sale?
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Hi. I've been told that i've probably fried a piston by my mechanic. I've been quoted £1500-2500 to repair. Does this sound about right or is there anyone in the south-west who can do it cheaper?
Also I've had a few offers for it as it is. What Do you think it's worth? y2k bugeye, 27k miles and very good condition in blue.
Any help would be really appreciated.
Also I've had a few offers for it as it is. What Do you think it's worth? y2k bugeye, 27k miles and very good condition in blue.
Any help would be really appreciated.
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I've had offers of nearly £5k and i'm quite tempted to save the hassle of repairs to be honest. I'm not 100% sure of the damage yet either.
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Pittys STi,
I have a standard STi8 Spec C tall engine available (better heads and cams than the V7 I believe). Will take 400+.
26k miles, perfect running order.
£2250.00
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Shaun
I have a standard STi8 Spec C tall engine available (better heads and cams than the V7 I believe). Will take 400+.
26k miles, perfect running order.
£2250.00
Regards,
Shaun
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That did cross my mind. I also wondered if perhaps he's saying it's re-build time because he knew i'd be left with no choice but to sell it then.
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Any competent mechanic should be able to tell based on compression, and leakdown tests, as well as how the car runs at present
If they cant....well....that seems to be common, which is a pity.
A bore scope would allow them to see inside to inspect the piston crown for damage, although a lot of them might not have such a tool.
If they cant....well....that seems to be common, which is a pity.
A bore scope would allow them to see inside to inspect the piston crown for damage, although a lot of them might not have such a tool.
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Any competent mechanic should be able to tell based on compression, and leakdown tests, as well as how the car runs at present
If they cant....well....that seems to be common, which is a pity.
A bore scope would allow them to see inside to inspect the piston crown for damage, although a lot of them might not have such a tool.
If they cant....well....that seems to be common, which is a pity.
A bore scope would allow them to see inside to inspect the piston crown for damage, although a lot of them might not have such a tool.
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It would run mostly on 3 cylinders obviously, depending on the damage. If there was enough damage, it would be pressurising the crankcase, and chucking oil out the breathers, and possibly exhaust too ( if it can make it past the cat ).
The plug from that hole, would also be oily, or have oily deposits.
It would be very easy for any decent mechanic to diagnose.
The plug from that hole, would also be oily, or have oily deposits.
It would be very easy for any decent mechanic to diagnose.
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