scutch0 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 ok for ages everyone has heard me bitching about how bad my engine is, so when that 12,500 mile engine came up on ebay, i jumped at the chance. now my baby lives on with a freshly installed 4efe that has done 12,700 miles!!!its running sweet as a nut!! altho it has just taken me from 8 this morning till 9 tonight to change them over!!o well... that'll be the second time ive changed engine now!!! and i said id never do it again!! Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shelly_star Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 That's good news Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 yea thats great.have you noticed much of a difference betwen the new and old engine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 thanks shelly!! it is great news!! the main difference... it runs smoothly, and doesnt sound like a bag of nails!!! it pulls alot smoother now too. but im gonna give it a 500 mile run in, so i'll let you no on performance after that! Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Congratulations Rich that's great news Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitestarlet Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 good stuff see not all engines are that bad to put in !!! all the best mate! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted October 2, 2005 Author Share Posted October 2, 2005 cheers guys!!Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Robbo Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 shoulda dropped a 4e-fte lump in mate how much did you pick the engine up for anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Great news for ye man, hope it runs like a charm for you.Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scutch0 Posted October 3, 2005 Author Share Posted October 3, 2005 shoulda dropped a 4e-fte lump in mate how much did you pick the engine up for anyway? :angry: ive had enough of engine conversions!!!i got it for £300...not too bad, it was the one that ep91 spotted on ebay.Rich. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Well done man i should be dropping a 4efte in soon, so will have my old engine to go, should be about 55k miles if anyone needs it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 yea ill also have a 75k engine in mint condition to go too if there are any takers.have you moved your transplant date forward Si? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ep91 Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 could be interested in your inlet manifold geo!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 Hopefully have to see how it all pans out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Enzo Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 could be interested in your inlet manifold geo!!!pm sent dude Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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