Hi everyone.

I have been a member of this forum for a while now but now i have a problem that i would like your advice on. I own a 3rd gen 4cyl 2.4L magna and the other night the timing belt broke. now ive had my mate (an experieced mechanic) look at it and he thinks that the engine is not worth saving.

Now my question is, is it really worth it buying a new 4 cyl motor (dont want to put 6 cyl in cause it is to much changing other stuff like computer and rego) or should i just sell the car for parts and look into buying (getting loan) for a better faster magna 6 cyl.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Ben

Question is how much are you willing to spend?

A replacement 2.4 engine (if you can find one) would be less than $1000 easily, then if your mate can do it cheap then your good to go.

Otherwise a faster V6 would cost at least $3500 and thatd be for a ****ty old TE with high KM.

Personally Id repair the 2.4 if it were my car.

As above i'd get a new engine put in (esp. if your mate can help out). You won't get more than $1000 selling the car for parts, so it wouldn't really be worth it if the rest of the car is in good condition.

if your gonna sell the car as is let me know a price and where located cheers

If its a 4 banger, you could probably sell it for a bit of $$$ if you get it running in good condition (motor and what not) since fuel prices are on the way up again, people are after 4 bangers, so I would repair it if you can (Your mate might be biased towards magnas, so check some other joints too)

Hi Guys

Thanks for the advice i will be ringing round soon to find the prices on a replacement 4cyl engine.

Also Ford Fella i will let u know if i decide to sell the car for parts.

Cheers
Ben

Hi

I have decided to sell the car as it is and sell the 18's on it seperatly on ebay or tradingpost. i am going car hunting next week.

thanks for the advice guys

Ben