C70 t5 gt has blown bottom end

Colec70t5 · May 7th, 2018, 17:37

Hi guys well it looks like the old girl has finally let me down so now I need some advice I’m told the bottom end has gone so how much is a engine rebuild likely to be ? Or do I sell it as spares for someone to build a animal out of ?
I would love to rebuild it and keep it but I’m just worried with the birth of another child I’m never gonna have the money to do it and the car will just sit there forever.
I am really gutted as I’ve spent thousands on her over the last year and finally dialed in the coilovers as well last month and had a car which handled like it was on rails so this is where I stand any ideas ?

volvo always · May 7th, 2018, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Colec70t5

Hi guys well it looks like the old girl has finally let me down so now I need some advice I’m told the bottom end has gone so how much is a engine rebuild likely to be ? Or do I sell it as spares for someone to build a animal out of ?
I would love to rebuild it and keep it but I’m just worried with the birth of another child I’m never gonna have the money to do it and the car will just sit there forever.
I am really gutted as I’ve spent thousands on her over the last year and finally dialed in the coilovers as well last month and had a car which handled like it was on rails so this is where I stand any ideas ?

Sorry to hear. What happened, what symptoms? I had a garage say my 740 engine was knackered. It wasn't and still worked fine 2 years later.

If the worst has happened then how about fitting a used engine?

James.

Luxobarge · May 7th, 2018, 18:35

As above, fit a used engine. Much easier if you get an identical version though.

Colec70t5 · May 7th, 2018, 18:37

I was told the oil pump has seized and I have to say the engine really sounds like it’s dead it knocks bangs grinds and shakes with no power at all my problem is I have a s40 t5 as well as a smax and this was my weekend playtoy now with the birth of baby number 8 funds are tight and before anyone says it yes I have a tv 😂 so I’ve been looking about for a engine and can’t find them cheap plus then it’s having someone fit it so I think it’s time to say good bye really but I don’t want to scrap her really so I think it’s prob sell as spares with the coil overs miltec exhaust and all the extras still on it anyone interested before she goes on eBay

DSK · May 12th, 2018, 18:47

Probably worth more in parts to be honest.

T5Sweep · May 13th, 2018, 09:47

I'm breaking a T5 coupe at the moment, has a strong engine with about 200 miles short of 100k. Probably only want £175.

byootox · May 15th, 2018, 22:59

just reading this about the seized oil pump. Haven't really heard of these engines doing that due to the oil pump itself.
Makes me wonder if the pick up pipe was blocked or carboned up to start this process of destruction.
Secondhand engine is really the only cheapish way to go.

May 7th, 2018, 17:37	#1
Colec70t5 New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2018 14:30 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gloucester	C70 t5 gt has blown bottom end Hi guys well it looks like the old girl has finally let me down so now I need some advice I’m told the bottom end has gone so how much is a engine rebuild likely to be ? Or do I sell it as spares for someone to build a animal out of ? I would love to rebuild it and keep it but I’m just worried with the birth of another child I’m never gonna have the money to do it and the car will just sit there forever. I am really gutted as I’ve spent thousands on her over the last year and finally dialed in the coilovers as well last month and had a car which handled like it was on rails so this is where I stand any ideas ?

May 7th, 2018, 18:35	#3
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:59 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	As above, fit a used engine. Much easier if you get an identical version though. __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

May 12th, 2018, 18:47	#5
DSK C70 T5 Last Online: Mar 23rd, 2022 21:00 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midlands	Probably worth more in parts to be honest. __________________ 2000 C70 T5 GT Coupe 1998 S70R / 1995 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 2007 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI / 2011 Mercedes S350 Bluetec 2007 Suzuki GSXR-1000

May 15th, 2018, 22:59	#7
byootox Premier Member Last Online: Dec 20th, 2021 23:22 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Edinburgh	just reading this about the seized oil pump. Haven't really heard of these engines doing that due to the oil pump itself. Makes me wonder if the pick up pipe was blocked or carboned up to start this process of destruction. Secondhand engine is really the only cheapish way to go. __________________ 99 V70 T5

May 7th, 2018, 18:37	#4
Colec70t5 New Member Last Online: Aug 11th, 2018 14:30 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gloucester	I was told the oil pump has seized and I have to say the engine really sounds like it’s dead it knocks bangs grinds and shakes with no power at all my problem is I have a s40 t5 as well as a smax and this was my weekend playtoy now with the birth of baby number 8 funds are tight and before anyone says it yes I have a tv 😂 so I’ve been looking about for a engine and can’t find them cheap plus then it’s having someone fit it so I think it’s time to say good bye really but I don’t want to scrap her really so I think it’s prob sell as spares with the coil overs miltec exhaust and all the extras still on it anyone interested before she goes on eBay

May 13th, 2018, 09:47	#6
T5Sweep Master Member Last Online: Oct 24th, 2022 09:28 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Peterborough	I'm breaking a T5 coupe at the moment, has a strong engine with about 200 miles short of 100k. Probably only want £175.

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