Hi guys

Well 5 years and 45000 milles after getting a forged engine the head gasket has gone!!

After Speaking to Alan i really want to get a 2.1 built motor off him but due to an expensive girlfriend i cant quite afford it yet!!

I was thinking of changing them myself and doing it as cheaply as possible just so i can keep her on the road till next summer. What parts do you recommend i get, and where from? Going to be changing the turbo as well as mine is starting to whine a bit.

I was thinking:
Head gasket
Head Bolts
Timing belt and kit
Up pipe gasket
Header gasket
Downpipe gasket
Turbo studs

Anything else you think i should do?

Wayne

 

Suggest P/X GF..

 

LOL good thinking!! Im sure the car is cheaper to maintain than her!
Any parts you could suggest/supply alan until i can get the money together for your 2.1!

 

Of course, we can supply everything you need, I'll PM over a list..

 

can i p/x my gf for a forged 2.1 engine please. how much is it for2.1 drive in drive out?

 

That would be great Alan.

 

Have you got a pic?

 

What's this get me ???

 

Does come with these hairy bad boys though

 

A firm SLAP!

 

I could make some joke about March birds but I won't

 

 

Sorry, for that one you now owe ME a new engine.

 

 

Is it just me but 45000 after a rebuild doesn't sound great value!!!

 

True, forged build lasting 45k. Is this the norm?

 

I'd be looking for some answers from the builder I thought it was just me that thought the numbers were crazy

 

Head gaskets can go at any time. I would suspect someone who has had a forged engine has also run with more power. Nothing last a long time when upping power.

45k standard power- unlucky perhaps
45k increased power- pretty good run
45k running silly power- just wont happen

 

I was running increased power so not too surprised. It was built by a very good tuner on here and i have to say i have never had any problems with it. Has run as sweet as for 45k! If only they still built engines!