Technical 500 engine shopping!

[Baglady1990]

Guys found quite a few engines on eBay for my car one is from a trusted seller the listing is for a1.2 petrol bare engine sump block head only!? low miles too but this is gobble to me haha my 2011 500 head gasket has gone will this be enough to replace my engine? Or do I need anything else? I know my other auxiliary’s can be used with .... but what worries me is “sump block head only!! Can someone enlighten me..

 

[typecastboy]

I would buy the entire thing. Most even have the airbox on. Will make the fitting cheaper too.

If it’s just the block then it won’t include the head.

 

[Baglady1990]

Ok thanks typecastboy I’ll prob have other questions before I buy lol

 

[jrkitching]

I would buy the entire thing. Most even have the airbox on. Will make the fitting cheaper too.

If it’s just the block then it won’t include the head.

Be aware that the early engines from cars without S/S won't have the uprated alternator and starter that this system should have. I'd also be wary of putting a Euro 6 engine into a Euro 5 car (or vice versa); the ECU's are completely different and I've no idea what (if any) changes were made to the hardware.

For an owner without detailed knowledge, I'd be looking to find someone who'd take responsibility for sourcing and fitting the engine. That way, if something's not compatible, or there's a problem with the replacement engine, you've some comeback. If you buy a secondhand engine and it's not right, the seller may refund your money and/or offer you an alternative engine, but they're not going to pay for the labour to remove and fit it.

 

[Baglady1990]

Could anyone post a few links of compatible engines from eBay that would suit my 2011 500 1.2 I would really appreciate the help I have no one else to rely on

 

[typecastboy]

This is why I recommended Club500Italia on eBay. They really know their stuff and break the cars themselves so can tell you exactly what you need. Their up on north somewhere but they do deliver most things.

 

[Baglady1990]

This is why I recommended Club500Italia on eBay. They really know their stuff and break the cars themselves so can tell you exactly what you need. Their up on north somewhere but they do deliver most things.

Tyecastboy I found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500...pe:1.2&hash=item288b017de6:g:PrcAAOSwc2Zd-634
what are your thoughts for my 2011? is this too new?

 

[varesecrazy]

Hi.
Its all down to you and the work

The basic metal of the engine will be virtually identical for years.

If they change all the sensors from your car onto the donor engine.. your car wont notice any change..

But thats all garage labour cost for you..

 

[portland_bill]

Tyecastboy I found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500...pe:1.2&hash=item288b017de6:g:PrcAAOSwc2Zd-634
what are your thoughts for my 2011? is this too new?

If I needed one of that spec, I'd have bought it by now. Looks lovely. Right spec, very low miles.

 

[Baglady1990]

If I needed one of that spec, I'd have bought it by now. Looks lovely. Right spec, very low miles.

Not too new for my 2011??

 

[Gina500]

Not too new for my 2011??

It should fit according to their compatibility list. I would just call them. They offer the fitting service - since your car still runs, you could just drive there and have them swap it. Should be done in a day.

 

[portland_bill]

Not too new for my 2011??

No, it's perfect.

 

[Baglady1990]

No, it's perfect.

Some ****er bought it while I was trying to find out [emoji817] it would fit and be correct!! Fuming

 

[John202020]

Some ****er bought it while I was trying to find out [emoji817] it would fit and be correct!! Fuming

It happens, they'll be more soon, it's like when you put an item in the watched list, when you finally come back to buy it, it's gone up in price?

 

[Al D]

Baglady1990 just stick with them. If ebay page to be believed they look pretty organised and knowledgeable. They'll want your business and you'd regret buying an engine exc fitting elsewhere. Am sure if you explained you've got the Pop to run around in they may come and take your car away on a flatbed and you could get a phonecall saying it's done sooner than you think.

 

[typecastboy]

Tyecastboy I found this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fiat-500...pe:1.2&hash=item288b017de6:g:PrcAAOSwc2Zd-634
what are your thoughts for my 2011? is this too new?

I see it’s sold but I don’t think it would work as it’s out of a 2019 car. ECUs are different. I think anything from 2010-2013 would be OK as long as an early 2010 has stop start. You really need to replace with like for like otherwise I think you’ll get engine ECU problems.

 

[typecastboy]

I stand corrected on whether it would work after reading previous comments. I can highly reccomend them, they have helped me out several times. They only do 500s so they really know their stuff.

 

[Baglady1990]

I stand corrected on whether it would work after reading previous comments. I can highly reccomend them, they have helped me out several times. They only do 500s so they really know their stuff.

Yes I missed out with that one! I’ll keep looking but yes I was willing to travel up and have them fit it too! Another one will pop up I’m sure

 

[MOLLIE500]

Some ****er bought it while I was trying to find out [emoji817] it would fit and be correct!! Fuming

Sorry my Dad brought it for me today.


I spoke to rthem Friday and any 1.2 engine from 2008 will fit your's and my Fiat.


Hope you get something soon.

 

[MOLLIE500]

Yes I missed out with that one! I’ll keep looking but yes I was willing to travel up and have them fit it too! Another one will pop up I’m sure

Just so you know, they ( Club500Italia) charge £250 to install new engine. Only issuers for me was it would cost me another £250 to have my Fiat transported up to them. My local garage is going to do it.