Where to find 2nd hand engine Piaggio MP3?
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So my MP3 500 seized last week on the way home...at 60mph on the A3 which was a bit alarming.
Anyway, it has been inspected now (though not fully stripped) and the mechanic advised that most likely the oil pump failed so it didn't matter that there was plenty of oil if it wasn't making its way around the engine.
So now I am the proud owner of a scooter that could have an engine re-build for £2000+VAT in parts (no quote on the labour yet) or a new engine for £3900+VAT + fitting.
Not a happy situation. I think I will approach Piaggio as it has only 9000 miles on the clock, full service history and is not yet five years old but if that fails I was thinking second hand engine from an insurance write off. So far Gumtree, Ebay and general Google search are only showing one or two engines from the US with $200 shipping and a massive ball-ache if it arrives and turns out to be no good.
Does anyone have any idea who breaks these and might be a good source for a motor?
Any suggestions welcome...
Anyway, it has been inspected now (though not fully stripped) and the mechanic advised that most likely the oil pump failed so it didn't matter that there was plenty of oil if it wasn't making its way around the engine.
So now I am the proud owner of a scooter that could have an engine re-build for £2000+VAT in parts (no quote on the labour yet) or a new engine for £3900+VAT + fitting.
Not a happy situation. I think I will approach Piaggio as it has only 9000 miles on the clock, full service history and is not yet five years old but if that fails I was thinking second hand engine from an insurance write off. So far Gumtree, Ebay and general Google search are only showing one or two engines from the US with $200 shipping and a massive ball-ache if it arrives and turns out to be no good.
Does anyone have any idea who breaks these and might be a good source for a motor?
Any suggestions welcome...
Unless you can find an engine at a reasonable price, surely it's bale out time? Neither of those prices above seem economically realistic vs the overall value do they?
I do know someone who might take it off you as a breaker, but I'm also pretty sure he's never had an MP3 in, so he won't have an engine for one.
I do know someone who might take it off you as a breaker, but I'm also pretty sure he's never had an MP3 in, so he won't have an engine for one.
There's a whole crashed one on Copart ending in just over a week - https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/45279077
CAPP0 said:
Unless you can find an engine at a reasonable price, surely it's bale out time? Neither of those prices above seem economically realistic vs the overall value do they?
I do know someone who might take it off you as a breaker, but I'm also pretty sure he's never had an MP3 in, so he won't have an engine for one.
I don't feel quite ready to give up on it without exploring all options but yes, paying the repair bill or a new engine are pretty much non-starters.I do know someone who might take it off you as a breaker, but I'm also pretty sure he's never had an MP3 in, so he won't have an engine for one.
If you can put me in contact that would be great - think you can PM me on my profile. Cheers
sjg said:
There's a whole crashed one on Copart ending in just over a week - https://www.copart.co.uk/lot/45279077
Thanks for that - will keep an eye on it...Gassing Station | Biker Banter | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff