Engine replacement for 2015 Ford Transit Custom
Discussion
2015 Ford Transit Custom: I recently had a broken oil cooler which dumped out the oil and I was too slow to realise (yes, stupid). The cooler is fixed but now there's a reasonably loud click/knock which the mechanic thinks is from the bottom of the engine. Really obvious when cold, almost inaudible when warm and over 40mph. Other than that it's running fine but clearly something is a bit buggered.
The mechanic has suggested that I cross my fingers and run it, with a view to replacing the engine if it gives up completely. Which is okay when using it as a run around but doesn't give me confidence for trips etc.
When it comes to replacing the engine would you suggest a brand new engine, a second-hand, or rebuilt? It looks like a Any ideas if I should just get on and get it replaced sooner rather-than-later?
It's a camper so replacing the engine would be worthwhile.
Cheers, Ed
The mechanic has suggested that I cross my fingers and run it, with a view to replacing the engine if it gives up completely. Which is okay when using it as a run around but doesn't give me confidence for trips etc.
When it comes to replacing the engine would you suggest a brand new engine, a second-hand, or rebuilt? It looks like a Any ideas if I should just get on and get it replaced sooner rather-than-later?
It's a camper so replacing the engine would be worthwhile.
Cheers, Ed
You're asking us to make a financial decision without any idea of the numbers, or the value of the vehicle, or your budget.
So, sure, buy a brand new engine, if you feel the peace of mind is worth the cost.
Or go for one of the cheaper options if you think they represent better value for money.
So, sure, buy a brand new engine, if you feel the peace of mind is worth the cost.
Or go for one of the cheaper options if you think they represent better value for money.
Is it a 2.0 liter TDCI diesel? - common engine, I would use the time now to peruse the classifieds and find a nice motor in a car that has been wrapped around a tree, or even better written off when parked up.
If I recall these have the same internals on the 115, 120, 150, 175, 180, 190 and 210 hp, just changes to the map.
Of course, having a spare engine taking up space in the corner of your living room will mean that your current engine will live forever, but not having a spare would mean self destruction at the least convenient time.
Or take it as a hint, and LS swap it, search Twinnebago - the bloke who stuck a twin turbo V8 into a winnebago motor home.
If I recall these have the same internals on the 115, 120, 150, 175, 180, 190 and 210 hp, just changes to the map.
Of course, having a spare engine taking up space in the corner of your living room will mean that your current engine will live forever, but not having a spare would mean self destruction at the least convenient time.
Or take it as a hint, and LS swap it, search Twinnebago - the bloke who stuck a twin turbo V8 into a winnebago motor home.
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