Epick Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hey all Bit of a dramatic moment today, i've been having problems with misfires for a while and today I got the spark plugs changed and then it started to tick over when trying to start the engine. Turns out it is a Burnt out valve and could cost about 600 pounds. In which case, I don't have that money so it could be good bye to my Arosa, if anyone has had similar issues or advice it is very welcome! Simply I cannot afford to pay 600 pounds, then MoT, then tax and then my insurance (young driver) in the space of 2 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake ellis Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 could buy a second hand engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupopo Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 engines are easy to fit dude, weekend job for a beginner get your mits dirty and fix the b1tch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al3xTee Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 ^. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polo-Lupo-1-0L-Engine-AUC-Code-/200587793955?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb3f6d623 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Don't even need a complete engine, just a cylinder head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupopo Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 ^ head means gaskets, torques and timing tools! much harder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpsh120 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nah, easy job :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1cr08472 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 You wont be able to buy another car for £600 (unless you buy some heap of crap)so don't you think its worth saving the money and getting it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epick Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Yeah it seems to be fine at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Burnt valve. That's about £100 to fix. (inc changing a belt) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epick Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Really? How? I've been quoted 600.00 which I really can't afford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Get a Polo 6n2 Haynes and just jump in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epick Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hmmm, Tempted. Always that worry that you'll make it even worse though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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