C30 2.0D with engine failure.... to buy or not to buy!

[Baileydog]

Hi all,

Sold my C30 a few months back and it was a big mistake, so looking to get another one but funds are tight. Seen a nice 2.0D 2007 for spares or repairs, engine is dead... apparently it was knocking for a short time then just died and there was oil everywhere. New DMF was recently fitted. Just wondering if this sounds like it just needs a new engine or could it be more complicated than that?? Thinking turbo, or DMF possibly??

Thanks for any advice.....

[Jerry1975]

Hmm, I would imagine the engine will be completely sludged up, hence the oil issues.. I'd be tempted to avoid but I'm sure someone with more technical knowledge will be along soon...

J

[FunkyMelon]

Wouldn't touch it with a barge pole personally.

It's not one of the more desirable engines (T5 or D5) and the 2.0D's are common as muck and cheap to buy so not sure why anyone would potentially buy a none runner when you can get a healthy working one easily for not much money.....

[john.wigley]

Were I in 'Baileydog's shoes, I would reduce this decision to simple, basic economics.

He says funds are tight, so lets assume that he has only four shekels to spend. The car of his dreams would cost five, but if he can buy this poorly one for two and, crucially, source and transplant a replacement heart for another two, he's onto a winner.

If he could both purchase and repair the car for between 4 and 5 shekels AND stretch his budget a little, he might still come out on top, especially when the time came to sell. If, however, to buy and restore it to full health would cost him 5 or more shekels, then clearly the car would remain a non-starter in both senses of the word.

Regards, John.

[T5R92011]

My advice would be don't buy a 2.0D at all ESPECIALLY if you haven't got much money.

On top of costs of fitting up a new engine, that used engine will inevitably need DPF additive topups, EGR cleaning, TCV valves replacing and a new fuel filter housing cause old one is letting air bubbles in.

It's just not worth the frequent "engine system service required" messages that all of these items will cause on these (now aging) Euro 4 diesel cars.

If you can find one, I highly recommend going for a 2.0-litre petrol instead:

- Nice revvy yet smooth Mazda engine that suits the C30's sporty looks.
- mid 30s combined MPG (37.2mpg official)
- simple to maintain
- surprisingly deep stock exhaust note (on R-design)
- more powerful and faster at the top end than 2.0-diesel

I'm driving a T5 and I'm still impressed with the 2.0-petrol's performance and smoothness.

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2.0 Petrol:

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[Baileydog]

Thanks for all the replies folks. It sounds like a resounding NO!!!! The car is in good condition and the price is cheap as chips (£350) and a replacement engine and gear box would come in at less than £1,000, so financially it looks good, but as you have rightly said, its all the other stuff it might need that I have no clue about that could make it a big mistake. I had a 2.0D before and it was a fantastic car, loved it, most reliable car I've ever had, hence wanting another one.

[T5R92011]

Is it this one per chance?

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[Baileydog]

Yes, thats the one!!!!!

[T5R92011]

You would also need VIDA to reset that SRS Airbag Service Urgent warning and see if it comes back on.

£350 it's worth a gamble if you literally want a 2.0D. Re-use original gearbox.. pickup a used 2.0D engine for £300-£400. If it goes tits up, you could get your money back by breaking it.

Personally though, I wouldn't buy it.

[Baileydog]

Originally Posted by T5R92011

Personally though, I wouldn't buy it.

Is that because its too big a risk/ potential money pit, or because you're not a fan of the 2.0d...??