Options for Killing all the birds with one really big stone
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:30 pm
Hi there
I have a 2.8i S with about 130k on the clock and a plurality of ominus noises going on:
Whining diff (loud)
Tappets that won't shut up, despite adjustment
Engine knockng/rattling that neither I, nor my local garage recognise
I do, however, have a resprayed body in pretty good condition.
I'm looking for advice on my options.
Do I replace the diff, replace bits to stop the tappet noise and try and hunt out the knocking problem and fix it, at the end of which I have a fairly sorted 2.8i (the engine was bored and rebuilt 5yrs ago with new pistons, cam, timing gear a had a new prop and a nice magnex SS system added). It will still have high milage on most parts though and the fuel consumption to power outputs pretty poor.
Or do I look for a new engine, box combo and replace the prop and diff with it. If so any good suggestions?
I'd want a reliable engine, better parts availability, better performance (either less fuel or more go) and something that's not too involved to do the change (preferably copying someone elses successful swap so I don't discover a load of new problems).
Any suggestions? I don't mind spending a few quid if I can get a decent fast everyday car out of it.
Cheers
Matt
I have a 2.8i S with about 130k on the clock and a plurality of ominus noises going on:
Whining diff (loud)
Tappets that won't shut up, despite adjustment
Engine knockng/rattling that neither I, nor my local garage recognise
I do, however, have a resprayed body in pretty good condition.
I'm looking for advice on my options.
Do I replace the diff, replace bits to stop the tappet noise and try and hunt out the knocking problem and fix it, at the end of which I have a fairly sorted 2.8i (the engine was bored and rebuilt 5yrs ago with new pistons, cam, timing gear a had a new prop and a nice magnex SS system added). It will still have high milage on most parts though and the fuel consumption to power outputs pretty poor.
Or do I look for a new engine, box combo and replace the prop and diff with it. If so any good suggestions?
I'd want a reliable engine, better parts availability, better performance (either less fuel or more go) and something that's not too involved to do the change (preferably copying someone elses successful swap so I don't discover a load of new problems).
Any suggestions? I don't mind spending a few quid if I can get a decent fast everyday car out of it.
Cheers
Matt