Where can I get a new engine?

**kenholland** · 5-6-04, 16:43

'Cos I've managed to blow this one up...

Accelerated away from a roundabout onto a dual carraigeway in 2nd this evening.
As I changed up to 3rd there was an almighty bang. The car went into 3rd OK but sounded like there was a bag of nails in the engine. Clouds of thick white smoke out the back and the engine had completely died. Luckily nothing seized at speed - or if it did, it didn't pull me to an immediate halt.

I coasted to a halt on the grass verge and waited for the smoke to clear before lifting the bonnet. The whole of the lower rear of the engine is covered in oil - there's none left in the engine at all. It's definitely terminal...

So, what do I do now guys?

I await your suggestions eagerly...

Ken

**Kimbelle** · 5-6-04, 16:51

ohhhhhh man, thats a nightmare for you! !

Get a J-Spec Engine

**Storm** · 5-6-04, 16:54

Really sorry to hear that Ken,

I'm not the engine specialist, as you know

, but hope you get it fixed quick (and cheap).

If there's anything I can do, Please shout!

Graeme

**mx6-uk** · 5-6-04, 16:56

**** Ken.

dont know what to say.

Almost a shame it didnt set on fire at the same time

Anything I can do just shout I'll get started looking about the local yards.

Chastiser · 5-6-04, 17:08

ken,

as i said in another post, really sorry to hear the news.

i got a replacement engine from interpart. they at least give you a few months guarantee. if in stock, they will deliver in 24-48hrs. the one i got had done about 65000 miles.

Mike

**xedos 6** · 5-6-04, 17:10

OH #### Ken ..

words fail me, low milage unit going like that

try here for starters http://www.findanengine.co.uk/

and it happens at this time of year also , so unusual for this to happen, your driving is not exactly like Cruisemad's (aplogies) (to try and cheer you up) , really words are hard to make any sense of it "Stunned", so what motor your going to pick

from the car pool at work ?

roland

**mattsonthebeach** · 5-6-04, 17:18

Hi Ken
Thats really SH*T!!!!

Hope u get it sorted soon

Matt

**kenholland** · 5-6-04, 17:34

Thanks for the words all.
The shock of what it's going to cost me is just sinking in.

I really want to keep the MX6 if possible. I've put so much work into making it what it is (was) and have future plans too. (For those of you who hadn't guessed from the avatar, I've got a brand spanking Erebuni Style44 kit sat in my garage waiting to be fitted. Guess that'll have to wait then!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by xedos 6

your driving is not exactly like Cruisemad's (aplogies) (to try and cheer you up)

Umm - can I plead the 5th here please? All I will say is there was a nice black RX7 in front of me at the time - very quickly a looong way in front of me...

I didn't boot it too hard though - no more than I usually do. Lin was in the car behind me so I didn't dare.

Ah well. I've entered my details into loads of breaker sites so I guess it's a case of sit and wait to see what comes in.

Now, where's that brandy? I think I need a large one!

Cheers,
Ken

**Einstein** · 5-6-04, 17:54

Sounds like it dropped a rod, which has popped through the crankcase.. yup pretty terminal in my book too.

For whatever the cost turns out to be.. A J-Spec KL-ZE would be the first consideration..
As you already use Optimax, get the J-Spec ECU as well (tuned for 100 ron, but who's counting)

John

**xedos 6** · 5-6-04, 17:54

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Ah well. I've entered my details into loads of breaker sites so I guess it's a case of sit and wait to see what comes in.

If you find one and want a hand dropping it in just call me

how about this little find not to far away in Winton ...top price..but check the milage out.

....dealer I got the XEDOS from..... defo shopping only car me thinks

http://www.findit.co.uk/cars/Mazda/mx6/1180617.htm

roland

**kenholland** · 5-6-04, 18:00

Cheers Roland. I may just shout for you on that one.

I'm fairly sure that silver one's been sold. There's a new one in the area here and that plate looks familiar...

Apart from the usual breakers, has anyone got a website or email for a KLZE supplier?

Ken

**BeDlaM** · 5-6-04, 18:06

Ken

Sorry to hear what has happened m8, I know exactly how it feels happened to me in a Granada i had like John says conrod through the crankcase is the most likely cause.

What more can i say m8, last thing you need is [shizzle] like this,hope you source an engine quick and not to expensive.

Andy
PS
no sense me looking up here mad shipping cost m8.

**Einstein** · 5-6-04, 18:14

emailed Mazdaspares in Rochdale for you Ken... let you know what happens.

John

**xedos 6** · 5-6-04, 18:17

some more to try

http://www.japparts.com/

http://www.intapart.com/

http://www.apiengines.com/frame2.htm

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API is unique in the Japanese imported engine market in the UK by having it's own warehouse and staff in Japan collecting and testing the engines iBEFORE they are shipped.

roland

**BeDlaM** · 5-6-04, 18:28

OK
willpop over to a local jap brakers tomorrow 5 mins from me and see if they have one my bro says £47 delivered to your door through his company,which i thought was very good.

Andy

5-6-04, 16:43	#1 (permalink)
kenholland Ex-Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, UK iTrader: (0)	Where can I get a new engine? 'Cos I've managed to blow this one up... Accelerated away from a roundabout onto a dual carraigeway in 2nd this evening. As I changed up to 3rd there was an almighty bang. The car went into 3rd OK but sounded like there was a bag of nails in the engine. Clouds of thick white smoke out the back and the engine had completely died. Luckily nothing seized at speed - or if it did, it didn't pull me to an immediate halt. I coasted to a halt on the grass verge and waited for the smoke to clear before lifting the bonnet. The whole of the lower rear of the engine is covered in oil - there's none left in the engine at all. It's definitely terminal... So, what do I do now guys? I await your suggestions eagerly... Ken
	Ken

5-6-04, 16:51	#2 (permalink)
Kimbelle Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Wishaw, Scotland Age: 34 iTrader: (0)	ohhhhhh man, thats a nightmare for you! ! Get a J-Spec Engine
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5-6-04, 16:54	#3 (permalink)
Storm Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fife, Scotland Age: 41 iTrader: (0)	Really sorry to hear that Ken, I'm not the engine specialist, as you know , but hope you get it fixed quick (and cheap). If there's anything I can do, Please shout! Graeme
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5-6-04, 16:56	#4 (permalink)
mx6-uk Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Manchester, England, UK Age: 43 iTrader: (0)	**** Ken. dont know what to say. Almost a shame it didnt set on fire at the same time Anything I can do just shout I'll get started looking about the local yards.
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5-6-04, 17:10	#6 (permalink)
xedos 6 Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Poole Dorset UK Age: 52 iTrader: (0)	OH #### Ken .. words fail me, low milage unit going like that try here for starters http://www.findanengine.co.uk/ and it happens at this time of year also , so unusual for this to happen, your driving is not exactly like Cruisemad's (aplogies) (to try and cheer you up) , really words are hard to make any sense of it "Stunned", so what motor your going to pick from the car pool at work ? roland
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5-6-04, 17:08	#5 (permalink)
Chastiser Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK Age: 50 iTrader: (0)	ken, as i said in another post, really sorry to hear the news. i got a replacement engine from interpart. they at least give you a few months guarantee. if in stock, they will deliver in 24-48hrs. the one i got had done about 65000 miles. Mike

5-6-04, 17:18	#7 (permalink)
mattsonthebeach Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Newport, UK Age: 35 iTrader: (0)	Hi Ken Thats really SH*T!!!! Hope u get it sorted soon Matt
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5-6-04, 18:00	#11 (permalink)
kenholland Ex-Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dorset, UK iTrader: (0)	Cheers Roland. I may just shout for you on that one. I'm fairly sure that silver one's been sold. There's a new one in the area here and that plate looks familiar... Apart from the usual breakers, has anyone got a website or email for a KLZE supplier? Ken
	Ken

5-6-04, 18:06	#12 (permalink)
BeDlaM Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Glasgow Age: 52 iTrader: (0)	Ken Sorry to hear what has happened m8, I know exactly how it feels happened to me in a Granada i had like John says conrod through the crankcase is the most likely cause. What more can i say m8, last thing you need is [shizzle] like this,hope you source an engine quick and not to expensive. Andy PS no sense me looking up here mad shipping cost m8.
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5-6-04, 18:28	#15 (permalink)
BeDlaM Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Glasgow Age: 52 iTrader: (0)	OK willpop over to a local jap brakers tomorrow 5 mins from me and see if they have one my bro says £47 delivered to your door through his company,which i thought was very good. Andy
	to err is human (now does that mean owing a soarer i have erred )