[ihaventaclue]

My son has just been advised by his garage (Vaux dealer) that the big end bearings have gone on his Corsa SRi 1.4 (K reg).
He has been told that a new engine (recon) will cost about £2000 to supply & fit with filters etc.
Is there a cheaper way around this as there is no way he can afford this. He is a young lad in the Army.
Can any of you guys suggest any options?
Would be very grateful for any feedback.
Many thanks
Kate

[andy.v]

find a another engine to replace the broken 1.should only a couple of hundred £s.is the car worth spending this much money on it ?. can ya fit it ya self or a mate

[Rolebama]

When I was in the Army, the REME lads at the LAD would always swap an engine for a drink in the NAAFI, and a second-hand engine from a write-off would be a lot cheaper.

[ihaventaclue]

HELP! Big end bearings gone

Many thanks guys.
I reckon on a very good day the car is worth £5k or so. So yes it is worth doing.
Trouble is the car is in Minehead and my sons army barracks are in Hampshire. So it would cost too much to get it taken up there. Therefore LAD is a great idea but not an option.
No we would have to get a garage to do the work but I think a scrap engine is best idea. Trouble is how do you now that one is ok?
Many thanks to you both Rolebama and andy.v

[Rolebama]

Realistically, there is no surefire way of guaranteeing a used engine is OK, to this end, most of the salvage yards that sell them will usually give you 28 days to return if faulty. If possible, try to get a low mileage from a rear-end write-off.