Fiat Ulysses timing chain broke

The timing chain broke the other day and garage say that all 16 valves are shot, rods etc. will cost 1200+ to fix. The car is about 8 years old...is this really the end or is it worth repairing? Would i get anything for scrap?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Jamie

I personally would get a recon engine, be much cheaper I would have thought. What would you have said the car is worth?

Jon.

what engine is it?
should be able to get a head from a scrappy for about £150

I think the car would be worth 2000that is if the engine worked, well maybe less it needs side doors fixing up as they don't open from the outside, wing mirrors, tyres and gear box crunches on 3rd. so it has a few issues.

prime example of why when we brought ours with no belt history it was the first thing we got done.

Try looking on eBay for a used or recon engine. they are plentiful.

couple hundred for the engine, and a few hundred to get it fitted.

Oh, and remember to change the belt on this one!

out of curiosity, how much did you pay for the car?

Hi, What engine have you got? There seems to be lots of talk on this site about Ulysses wiith chain driven engines, I would love to see one, please post a picture of these elusive engines. Certainly I have never seen a chain driver Ulysse in Ireland. I have only ever come across a belt driven engine, both 1905 and 1997 cc units.
From what you describe a 2nd hand engine is what you need, please change the belt, tensioner and idler while it is out.
T

iirc it ise 16v deisel that has a timing chain. This unit is part belt, part chain driven, and the timing chain can snap without warning.