Hi
My partner's cambelt decided to give out on his trusty Doblo a couple of days ago (long before it was due for replacement!) and I am trying to get any information out there in how to go about obtaining a replacement engine.
It is a 1.9 JTD for a 2004 plate van. He's all for calling it a day and buying another used vehicle. The van does high mileage but has been so well looked after, is vinyl wrapped and is in brilliant condition for a 10 year old vehicle (apart from a knackered engine!) that I think it deserves a chance to live for a couple more years!
The problem we're having is we've been warned to be very careful in obtaining a second hand engine due to the dodgy companies operating out there.
Have any of you had any experience in purchasing a replacement engine and could maybe recommend a company/person who could help? We thought we had found somewhere but then I have just read some damning reviews on the internet.
We really would appreciate any advice within a couple of days if "Bob The Dob" is to be saved.
Many thanks guys.
My partner's cambelt decided to give out on his trusty Doblo a couple of days ago (long before it was due for replacement!) and I am trying to get any information out there in how to go about obtaining a replacement engine.
It is a 1.9 JTD for a 2004 plate van. He's all for calling it a day and buying another used vehicle. The van does high mileage but has been so well looked after, is vinyl wrapped and is in brilliant condition for a 10 year old vehicle (apart from a knackered engine!) that I think it deserves a chance to live for a couple more years!
The problem we're having is we've been warned to be very careful in obtaining a second hand engine due to the dodgy companies operating out there.
Have any of you had any experience in purchasing a replacement engine and could maybe recommend a company/person who could help? We thought we had found somewhere but then I have just read some damning reviews on the internet.
We really would appreciate any advice within a couple of days if "Bob The Dob" is to be saved.
Many thanks guys.