Hi everyone. Two months ago I bought a 2004 Ibiza 1.2sx and after having some oil problems the engine is now deceased, the top end has been pretty much destroyed (Timing belt skipped, now the valves are gone and two of the cylinders have lost compression). My car is now in a garage near Gateshead; 25 miles from home. I've been told its not worth repairing the motor, so I'm hoping to find a replacement; It'll cost 300 to fit which leaves me with around £350 for a motor and so far it's been a nightmare trying to find one. I've called all the local breakers I know and can't find any that are affordable, I've got some quotes from a comparison site (£270-360) and after stupidly spending ages inadvertantly calling premium rate numbers I'm completely lost. Most of the dealers I've spoken to have refused to send me any pictures of the engines so I can't see what I'm buying and to add to my anxiety the one dealer that has actually shown me what I'd be buying has sent me images of a motor that looks like it's been left outside with the oil cap off and has rust on the exhaust outlet and timing belt pulleys. One reputable dealer I know has a 1.4 engine, but I don't know if it'll fit my car? I've searched the internet and this forum and I keep seeing people being told to scrap their cars, but spending 600~ on repairing it seems sensible as I think the car should be worth over a grand when fixed versus selling it for pennies as scrap. I'm recycling my last two cars and knowing me and my luck I'd end up buying another PoS.
TLDR: I live in the North-East and I'm looking for a 1.2 AZQ engine for my '04 Ibiza SX or any other engine that will fit directly into its place. Could anyone tell me what other engines would fit (I know some Skoda's and Polos use the same engine) and point me towards any decent salvage yards/suppliers where I could find one with a warranty?
Thanks for reading.
Daryl.
TLDR: I live in the North-East and I'm looking for a 1.2 AZQ engine for my '04 Ibiza SX or any other engine that will fit directly into its place. Could anyone tell me what other engines would fit (I know some Skoda's and Polos use the same engine) and point me towards any decent salvage yards/suppliers where I could find one with a warranty?
Thanks for reading.
Daryl.