Replace engine or Rebuild

barnstormer · Post by **barnstormer** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 4:25 pm

I need to ask for a bit of advice guys. CCT's went on me the other week. Was only doing about 5 MPH so was hoping I would get away without serious damage. No such luck. Any body with ideas to which would be best option. My engine has 26 tho on it. Garage is saying it depends on what i would prefer, rebuild mine or find a low milage second hand one. Any thoughts gratefully received.

Cheers

Johnny Wishbone · Post by **Johnny Wishbone** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:10 pm

Depends on the damage but you can get 2nd hand ones at a steal - like I said, depending on the damage, maybe pick up another and keep your current one for spares.

barnstormer · Post by **barnstormer** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:15 pm

Cheers for that Johny

,mechanic recons ive taken a couple of pieces out ot the valves. Just been looking for engine through breakers in Mcn, does Â£450 +vat sound about right. One of them who breaks engines recons i could away with just cylinder heads

. Now being an absolute tw*t with anything thats got moving bits on it I havent got a clue if this is right or not.

Whats the opinions, false economy or what?

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:27 pm

My front CCT went and all was OK till we tried to bumpstart (didn't realise it was the CCT then) and bent two exhaust valves.
They are Â£31 + VAT each, plus fitting, plus CCT. Can't see that the labour involved would be as much as removing old engine and refitting new one etc, so, though all options not cheap, I'm having the parts replaced. She's done nearly 40,000 but I know it has never been thrashed/always had oil changed regularly with good stuff etc, which I wouldn't know with a S/H engine

barnstormer · Post by **barnstormer** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 7:43 pm

I've been told it could be arond Â£700 +cct's for rebuild worse case senario. Its from a good mate so i'm positive i'm not being ripped. Head gasket is about Â£160 ive been told.Mine has always been looked after also for the twenty thou i've put on it. Thats why i'm not too sure of s/hand engine.just want it back on the road. week and a half of sun and no f****n bike.!

EGG · Post by **EGG** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 8:02 pm

Mate i just found this. Don't know if it will help but must be worth a phone call?

Honda Firestorm 1000,
engine complete with carbs, one cylinder head missing, spares or repair

Price: Â£80.00
Contact details: email seller
/ 01708 670360 or 07944 903670 RM15
Location: This map gives the general location, not the exact location.

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 5:21 am

Any help ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 54871&rd=1
If its cheap enough could be an option, depending what the 'rough' is ?

Stratman · Post by **Stratman** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:06 am

Head Gasket Â£160! They are about Â£30! Just bought one!

EggShellBlond · Post by **EggShellBlond** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:19 am

Has Robin1000 still got his for sale ?

Sounded nice , rebuilt by Revolution , Dyno'd at 110 If I remember correctly

barnstormer · Post by **barnstormer** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 6:28 pm

Thanks for help evry1.Got him to Strip it down and rebuild.was showing 85psi on front cylinder and only 50 on back 1. now its done it feels like its got loads more pull than before but think it might have lost some top end. Cost Â£330 in the end.

Better than Â£800 tho

That price for gaskets was for a set and was approx price off George White parts . Just had a nice spin on it now, felt like the longest week Ive had since i started riding.

Thanks again for help and advice

yellafella · Post by **yellafella** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 11:09 pm

Nice one !

Now get out there and enjoy !!!