Originally Posted by Magnex20011
Dave
Sorry mate, I meant prove it to myself !
How can I tell if the engine really has been bored ?
The car apparently has a Zetec bottom end.
I have a receipt from an engineering company (cant rem the name). That shows the rebuild is a 1.8 costing £1900
Also do you think I should go back to standard ? I think of swooping my car for a standard white RST same age.
My car has Tarox brakes, FSH, suspension , samcos, uprated turbo (4 k of recipts), respray
Would I be conned if I swoped it for a standard car in slightly better condition ?
I have been offerd 2300 for my car , this is also tempting!
Pete
Cant tell if its been bored without taking the head off mate.
If its a zetec bottom end then the dipstick should be situated at the front left hand corner of the engine. Ideally the pistons should have been replaced for proper ones or skimmed at least . you can run totally std 1.8 zetec bottom end but you are limited as to what they will do and how long it will last. I have one of these in my FWD car but i know what it is and if it goes then it goes and im only £50 out of pocket.
Wether you should go back to a std bottom end and how much your car is worth is bugger all to do with me mate. all I can reccomend is to get your car along to the nearest reputable company and have it properly checked over.
tell us where your from and im sure someone will know a good place near you
