Roomster 1.4 tdi bnv engine seized (apparently)

[skippydoo]

Can anyone give any advice regarding my options please.My Roomster seized on the M1 roadworks section recently, luckily we survived the ordeal.  However I am struggling to find any reasonably viable way of getting the car back on the road.  Its a 57 Roomster 3 with 92K full service (Skoda and specialist) history.  The car has sat in my garage for a few months since.   It seems like selling for spares/repairs as a non runner on eBay might get me most money back. 

 

I am told that the engine type cannot be rebuilt.  The engine had plenty of oil and water,  the cambelt is ok and was recently serviced.  The engine tickover was very slightly uneven the day before failure. I was advised to get a second hand engine from eBay but I feel concerned about spending £1000 for an engine and then getting it fitted for £400 with no real warranty etc.  The car is worth around £2800 fixed according to Parkers.  

 

I have not had the engine fault diagnosed and don't know the cause of failure apart from it is seized as determined by the RAC.  From what I have read on forums and advice from one garage it sounds like possible balancer shaft oil pump failure.  

 

 

[silver1011]

You know the cars condition (engine aside) better than any of us. Is it worth sourcing a new engine i.e. is the rest of the car good for another 100,000 miles?

 

For me your financial situation will influence the decision most. If you can't get into a much newer and lower mileage car then I'd be looking to repair the Roomster.

 

Some people would use this as an excuse to get themselves a nice new shiny car.

 

However if money is not free flowing right now you have to ask the question will the money received from selling the car as spares or repair get you back into another car as good as the Roomster? For example one that you can be sure has been driven with mechanical sympathy and has been serviced regularly, not crashed and repaired etc.

 

If not and I didn't have much money to put towards a new one then I'd be sourcing a replacement engine from a reputable supplier that offers a short but welcome warranty and having it fitted by a trusted local mechanic that would be able to advise on the condition of the second hand engine upon fitting (and whilst still in warranty).

[Phil-E]

As above. You have to accept that you are going to need to spend some money some how.

 

If you can't buy yourself a similar age/mileage car for £1,400.00 (the cost to replace the engine) then you would probably be better off repairing it.

 

If you can afford more and perhaps were looking to change anyway then you may be better off putting your £1,400.00 towards a new car.

 

Our old car got to the point where everything was failing. Rather than plow more money into it we had to cut our losses and saw it as an opportunity to upgrade.

 

Phil

[skippydoo]

As above. You have to accept that you are going to need to spend some money some how.

 

If you can't buy yourself a similar age/mileage car for £1,400.00 (the cost to replace the engine) then you would probably be better off repairing it.

 

If you can afford more and perhaps were looking to change anyway then you may be better off putting your £1,400.00 towards a new car.

 

Our old car got to the point where everything was failing. Rather than plow more money into it we had to cut our losses and saw it as an opportunity to upgrade.

 

Phi

I'm thinking of a Hyundai i10 pre reg for £7k as I feel I need a big warranty more than a big car now

[skippydoo]

You know the cars condition (engine aside) better than any of us. Is it worth sourcing a new engine i.e. is the rest of the car good for another 100,000 miles?

 

For me your financial situation will influence the decision most. If you can't get into a much newer and lower mileage car then I'd be looking to repair the Roomster.

 

Some people would use this as an excuse to get themselves a nice new shiny car.

 

However if money is not free flowing right now you have to ask the question will the money received from selling the car as spares or repair get you back into another car as good as the Roomster? For example one that you can be sure has been driven with mechanical sympathy and has been serviced regularly, not crashed and repaired etc.

 

If not and I didn't have much money to put towards a new one then I'd be sourcing a replacement engine from a reputable supplier that offers a short but welcome warranty and having it fitted by a trusted local mechanic that would be able to advise on the condition of the second hand engine upon fitting (and whilst still in warranty).

I've got cash for either a newer car or to repair it. I loved my Roomster but I'm gutted that even with meticulous servicing its died on me.  If I knew where to get it fixed reliably, and with a warrantyI think I would do it,  I like my comforts.

[silver1011]

Ditch the diesel and go petrol.

 

I've found you the perfect car 

 

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