Help Please :(

[tom2019]

Hi

I manage to somehow blow the camshaft and possibly blow the big ends on he pistons on my zetec s (55)( Ive been told , it may be worse)

Im I just better off getting a new engine ?

If so could I put an st150 into it...thier exactly the same chassi gearbox etc but will this be alot of hassle instead of just putting a zetec engine back in.

If it is what i suspect will it be alot to repair ie over a grand


Ive just finnished paying for the car and now this

[arebrec]

sorry to hear that

my engine has just broke due to the tensioner breaking and damaging valves and pistons, I was quoted £1500 for a rebuild.


Was adviced the cheapest way was too get an engine and have it fitted, which is the way I'm going.

how many miles had you done?

[Zad]

I suspect changing the engine type would need a new ECU and various sensors etc. It would also impact considerably on your insurance. Your best bet would probably to go for one of the same type from a crash damaged vehicle. Obviously it would need to be rear-ended or whatever and preferably with at least a short warranty.

[roscozs]

Im sorry to hear about your engine troubles but it would probably be easier to put another 1.6 duratec engine into your Zetec S. The ST150 engine would require new engine loom, ECU, front suspension, uprated brakes and an ST150 gearbox. The gearbox is the same IB5 in your Zetec S but a different bellhousing would be required so it can be fitted to the 2.0 engine. Either that or get an ST.

[Chris_w666]

Have you spoken to ford, its a loooooooonnnnnnggggggg shot but you may get something towards the cost of repair/replacement from them as good will considering the age of the car. That is assuming your mileage isn't higher than average.

[tom2019]

I've decided to shell out for a brand new engine .

A £1000 didnt seem to unreasonable and comes with a 5yr or 60000 mile warranty.

Ahhh back into the overdraft !