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Where can I buy a reconditioned pinto engine
Wadda - 14/8/12 at 05:15 PM

Does anyone know of any suppliers of reconditioned 2.0 pinto engines and an idea of prices.

FuryRebuild - 14/8/12 at 05:24 PM

I have a nice high-spec one for sale if you're interested.

Spec is here:
click me

snapper - 14/8/12 at 05:56 PM

To be right honest you really only need a short engine.
Me I would just run what I had unless it knocks or smokes.
Jems engines oop north £395+
Vulcan, Thurstons, darn sarf Burtons if you are rich

black fingernail - 14/8/12 at 06:24 PM

why not use this opportunity to fit something more modern, like a zetec, plentiful, cheap, lighter.

Wadda - 14/8/12 at 06:35 PM

Trying to do it as cheap as possible. Basically I bought a prebuilt locost kit car but it's turned out the engine is knackered. I first thought it was just a warm camshaft but it's turned out to be a worse problem. I have already spent nearly £400 on cam kit, gaskets, oil filters etc. I just want to get the car running and get some enjoyment out of it!

mookaloid - 14/8/12 at 06:52 PM

What is wrong with it?

Shouldn't be too hard to fix - pintos are pretty easy to work on.

steve m - 14/8/12 at 07:01 PM

"why not use this opportunity to fit something more modern, like a zetec, plentiful, cheap, lighter."

I thought exactly the same

Wadda - 14/8/12 at 07:03 PM

Think it's bent a couple of valves. Not got enough of a clue how I fix it myself and thought it maybe cheaper and easier just to replace it like for like

mookaloid - 14/8/12 at 07:07 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Wadda
Think it's bent a couple of valves. Not got enough of a clue how I fix it myself and thought it maybe cheaper and easier just to replace it like for like


Whip the head off and have a look. If the pistons are ok a local machine shop should be able to sort out the head for you then pop it back on and you are away.

Or did this happen after you fitted the cam etc?

tonym - 14/8/12 at 07:23 PM

Autosprint Birmingham would be able to help. Look at their website for products & prices.

tonym - 14/8/12 at 07:23 PM

Autosprint Birmingham would be able to help. Look at their website for products & prices.

mcerd1 - 14/8/12 at 07:36 PM

they are dead easy to work on - ideal first engines if you want to learn how to re-build them yourself
I've collected a few bits and bobs of information on rebuilding and tunning them that I can send you (u2u me your e-mail address)


if you really don't want to rebuild it yourself then the altenative is pay a builder to do it for you (at something like ~£250 + parts and machining)
so a good used engine could work out much cheaper than that and might have a few upgrades thrown in with it too

[Edited on 14/8/2012 by mcerd1]

SteveWalker - 14/8/12 at 09:33 PM

If the pistons are okay, I've got a spare 2.0 head (standard, carb, not-unleaded) in the garage.