Hi all. As the title, does anyone know if a uk company supplies a rebuild kit?

What do you need ?

Not sure what is needed TBH. It is booked in for compression test tomorrow. Im getting the turbo overhauled and wanted the engine to have a full overhaul. Its done 112k and is blowing smoke, but i love my VRS and want her back to full fitness and fingerss crossed last another 100k. What do i need for a full overhaul? The shop i use is getting me a quote put together, just wanted to know where i can source parts so i get a rought idea on part costs.

get a compression test done and go from there. At 110k ish you shouldnt need to be changing pistons and rings (in normal maintained use), so to rebuild the whole engine is a bit of overkill really (and a fair bit of cost). Smoking could be turbo seals afterall, so might only need turbo work doing, along with the usual service bits ie cambelt, water pump impeller (metal instead of plastic) etc etc.

If your engine is duff, its probably cheaper to pick up another lump, and swap your ancillaries over.

Well I have had the water pump and cam belt etc changed 3 weeks ago. I have got 2k to spend on it. the turbo im getting done for 350. Would i be able to get the engine overhauled for £1650? I understand what your saying that its a bit overkill but its the only car i have enjoyed driving and want to keep her for a long time yet. Everything else on the car is spot on, just needs a good clean as i have a 3yr old with cream carpets, not a good mix.

i would have thought so, just depends on who is doing the work, and how good they/their rep is, and also if you are using stock or performance parts in the rebuild. Are you gonna get some headwork done as its off?

tbh, that kind of money would get you a BAM/APX engine, they come uprated to start with and provide a better base for future tuning.

As it stands however, unless you have problems inside the engine, you should not need to do a full rebuild, its a lot overkill unless there is mechanical failure.

A replacemement auq block can be bought for around 300....full engine for around 500ish.

buy a black/antracite carpet, that will solve your problems.

i would have thought so, just depends on who is doing the work, and how good they/their rep is, and also if you are using stock or performance parts in the rebuild. Are you gonna get some headwork done as its off?

tbh, that kind of money would get you a BAM/APX engine, they come uprated to start with and provide a better base for future tuning.

As it stands however, unless you have problems inside the engine, you should not need to do a full rebuild, its a lot overkill unless there is mechanical failure.

A replacemement auq block can be bought for around 300....full engine for around 500ish.

buy a black/antracite carpet, that will solve your problems.

Agree get a bam or apx engine for uprated internals that price for a standard engine does not make any sense

110k shouldn't be worn, mines at 144k and haven't got any problems,

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By a replacement engine, i assume you mean second hand. I know i can get a remanufactured engine supplied and fitted for 1250 set price.

Where would i find a BAM/APX engine and would i be able to pick one up new, reconditioned or second hand for my price range?

Sorry for all the questions and thanks for the advice.

yes secondhand, 300 ish for what you have, and around 1000-1200 for a bam apx setup.

ebay, edition38, golfgtiforum plus any other entusiast forum. Ebay always has a few.

As long as its a sound engine from a decent source, you shouldnt need it recon or rebuilt, these engines are good for over 200k plus with no issues as long as are looked after.

Raf nothing in my life makes sense! Just done a search on BAM APX engines. Im not really looking to upgrade power wise so dont think its needed. Im more then happy with the VRS as standard, maybe tune up for handling in the future, but that would be something i need to look into, what i can do, gains etc. I just want the lump i have got to be in top shape really. I'd rather spend my money on getting the motor i have got sound. I understand i could get a secondhand engine but i dont know what problems i would inherit with it. Better the devil you know as they say.

if you dont want power upgrades stick with a an auq, then are fine for moerate tuning, but you dont need a forged lump by the sound of it.

Well rebuilding your own, will be the most expensive way, but if you wanna spend a grand plus on your engine, no probs. The point is you shouldnt need to. I get the impression you really want to however. Is there something that makes you think you need a rebuild that you havent mentioned?

Secondhand is no problem, as said these blocks are pretty reliable, so as long as its from a good source you really shouldnt have a problem.

I just want it to last and have some worry free driving for a few years (engine wise) like i say, the rest of the car is in top shape. The rebuild is more for my own piece of mind more than anything. Im not a petrol head, i can do my own services etc but that is as far as my talents go. From the reading i have done, having it rebuilt is like having a new engine. So like i say, its more piece of mind.

The compression test should tell you how things are inside. Perhaps the main issue is with the turbo. As mentioned, the engines are soldily built and should not normally need a rebuild with only 110k on the clock. Id make my decision based on the compression test.

How long do these lumps tend to last then? I always thought that 100k is going to a pretty warn engine for a petro?

No dude sounds like tubby needs a rebuild as for your engine aslong as it been looked after there is no need to rebuild

Just fit a new oil pickup and clean sump job done

Would be throwing money away for no reason

Mine's at 144k as I said earlier, turbo and engine seems fine. You're probably looking at over 200k for a rebuild. As long as you look after it, it'll look after your wallet lol

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Mines just coming up to 130k runs beautifully bar a boost leak somewhere. There was a red vRS estate on eBay that I looked at buying before I got my current hatch that was used as a taxi (yes a vRS taxi....how cool is that?!), that has 238k on it. I really wouldn't let mileage put you off, stick a recon turbo on and clear the oil out of the exhaust by giving it a good blast getting the exhaust hot and see how you go. Make sure it's a wet compression test they do.

These engines are nicely run in by about 100K if they've been serviced correctly. Sounds to me like you're going to be wasting your money doing a rebuild. Sort the turbo out first & go from there. Replacing the oil pick up is really good preventative maintenance.

The red taxi had 278k 2005.

Mustve been another I saw.

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Well mine is a 54 plate. Been service by skoda for the first 5 years, independants from there, now im doing it myself, well the stuff i can do. Oil change and filters every 3k so i know its been looked after.

then listen to what we are all saying, a full on rebuild should not be required, especially as you have looked after it oil servicing it every 3k

Cool guys. Sorry for being a pain. As long as compression test comes up a ok, i'll get the turbo done at the weekend and just keep up with the oil changes. Thanks, i guess i just needed my mind putting at ease.

Well it looks like im going to have some cash for a few mods. Any advice on where to begin?

Thinking all the turbo pipes and hoses to silicon instead of the naf rubber standards. Then im going to be looking at handeling options.

The red taxi had 278k 2005.

Mustve been another I saw.

Must be the same one mate, i knew it was 2*8k don't know why I had the 3 in my head haha

Suggest get the sump off and the pickup pipe checked/swapped after its all done too.

Swap the breather pipes for silicone or ditch em (breather mods can be done).

Sort suspension, brakes & remap.

Edited 14 May, 201313 yr by Liverpool-Lad

Cool guys. Sorry for being a pain. As long as compression test comes up a ok, i'll get the turbo done at the weekend and just keep up with the oil changes. Thanks, i guess i just needed my mind putting at ease.

Well it looks like im going to have some cash for a few mods. Any advice on where to begin?

Thinking all the turbo pipes and hoses to silicon instead of the naf rubber standards. Then im going to be looking at handeling options.

Yeh great idea to replace all the rubber hoses with some good quality silicone (forge, sfs, samco etc not cheap ebay crap though).

Handling wise, go for a rear anti-rollbar and then either a nice set of coilovers or some lowering springs just to sharpen the handling up a little if you don't want to lower it too much.