astra 2.2 sri

[kopend]

my big end has gone on astra 2.2 sri
how big a job is it and how much should i expect to pay?

[mr rusty]

This would be your auction bought finance snatchback with no oil in it? Tell us how much you paid and we'll tell you wether it's worth bothering or not!!

Firtstly,are you certain it's the big ends?- they make a very distinctive heavy metallic knocking sound and in your original post you said it was a rattly/clattery sound. If it is the ends knocking, then it won't be cheap- it's a full strip of the engine, new ends (which cost pennies to buy...but you need to get to them..) the crank will need a regrind, and you'll need a new oil pump-at minimum. There'll be swarf in the sump,it'll have got into the rings'n'bores.....I could go on but you get the drift...

If the motor's shot, your best option is to source a good secondhand engine and just swap it over.

[kopend]

�3.300.00

i have asked various mechanics to listen to it and they all come up with a different opinion
a) big end
b) little end
c) piston slap
i have a guy taking it apart later this week and i will no bettter then. he said he may be able to do a temporary repair which may last up to 4 months . but idid not speak to him myself so don,t know what he will do.