Toyota Avensis - New Engine

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Mon 23 Aug 2010 19:53
Toyota Avensis - New Engine - ghbriscoe

Hello, first time here and just looking for some advice. I was driving my Avensis 2.0 CDX (V reg) yesterday when suddenly I heard a bang and then a lot of rattling from the engine. I immediately pulled over and when I got out of the car I noticed lots of oil under the car dripping onto the floor. I phoned my car rescue firm and they told me that a rod had gone down through something and basically there was nothing he could do so he towed me home. I am no mechanic and don't claim to know much about the workings of a car engine. My questions are simple. Does this sound repairable and if so what would I possibly be looking at having done (engine wise and money wise). If not how much would I be looking at to have a new engine fitted (bearing in mind I could not do this myself so would need a garage). Obviously I do not expect an exact figure but a rought estimate would be helpful. The engine had done 135,000 when it broke. Any help would be most appreciated.

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Mon 23 Aug 2010 20:07
Toyota Avensis - New Engine - WellKnownSid

Short answer - it sounds like the engine has suffered a catastrophic failure and is almost certainly beyond repair.

Can't help with how much it will cost for a new one, I'm sure others will be able to advise.

Edited by WellKnownSid on 23/08/2010 at 20:08

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Mon 23 Aug 2010 20:42
Toyota Avensis - New Engine - madf

Seconfhand engine on ebay for c £955 delivered.. Plus labour etc.. No change from £1500...

Edited by madf on 23/08/2010 at 20:42

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Tue 24 Aug 2010 11:03
Toyota Avensis - New Engine - StanTheMan78

The long and short of it is this:

Yes, as already said the engine has surely suffered catastrophic failure (at 135,000 miles a Toyota has usually just started its useful life - provided it has been maintained in God-ordained Holy Grail order). It may still be repairable though: and this may cost anything between 1 and 3 grand, depending on what needs to be replaced. A second-hand complete engine will cost something in the region of 2 grand: but bear in mind you are still buying a 2nd hand engine with no or limited warranty. It's better the devil you know that the one you don't!

I'd go for a new engine which might cost some 4 or 5 grand including fitment - or else sell the car as a non-runner and get a new ride!

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Tue 24 Aug 2010 11:30
Toyota Avensis - New Engine - madf

A V reg 2.0 Avensis can be bought with MOT and tax for under £1500...

So spending over £1k making your car go is economic madness.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201032365814428/sort/priceasc/usedcars/model/avensis/make/toyota/postcode/st87dr/radius/1500/page/1/keywords/v?logcode=p

Edited by madf on 24/08/2010 at 11:31

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