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mikefocke · 12-02-2015, 10:38 AM

I'm sure being in the UK you know of Boxsa.net as an online resource for local advice.

Over the years, I've collected many people's thoughts on the options you may have if your engine is blown here.

There are causes of failure other than the IMS though your car does have the most failure prone version.

If you go the from a wreck replacement route, do a few things like a modern design IMS, AOS, engine mount and water pump while the engine is out as those are your most common points of failure.

If you rebuild your block, make sure they know how to do it right first removing all the little bits that are circulating around in the oil passages.

11 year old car, stuff happens.

Good luck.

12-02-2015, 10:38 AM	#6
mikefocke Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sanford NC Posts: 2,537	I'm sure being in the UK you know of Boxsa.net as an online resource for local advice. Over the years, I've collected many people's thoughts on the options you may have if your engine is blown here. There are causes of failure other than the IMS though your car does have the most failure prone version. If you go the from a wreck replacement route, do a few things like a modern design IMS, AOS, engine mount and water pump while the engine is out as those are your most common points of failure. If you rebuild your block, make sure they know how to do it right first removing all the little bits that are circulating around in the oil passages. 11 year old car, stuff happens. Good luck.