1995 UKDM Prelude Mk4 - 2.2 VTEC - ALL PARTS AVAILABLE

Post by **si import** » Wed May 29, 2013 5:34 pm

could you not just replace the engine .

Riverghost · Post by **Riverghost** » Wed May 29, 2013 5:37 pm

cant really imagine i could get a low mileage engine + labour for a cost effective price

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Wed May 29, 2013 5:37 pm

Sorry to hear that mate - always sad to hear another 4th is leaving the roads..
I'm in a similar situation & deciding myself weather to spunk hundreds more getting the HG sorted or to call it a day..

Riverghost · Post by **Riverghost** » Wed May 29, 2013 5:46 pm

erm if you check my first new member post theres plenty of pics, too disheartened to look about and add them now

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:26 pm

Oh, gutted to hear this Riverghost

How was the knackered head gasket diagnosed?

Pics here:
http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/new-mem ... 42-20.html

I'm after a few things - take a look at the 'bits I want' link in my sig to see if you can help out with anything off yours?

lucas · Post by **lucas** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:37 pm

riverghost im not sure what your knowledge or skills are when it comes to engines but an engine swap isnt as hard as it sounds or looks.. at one point i had never changed an engine but decided to give it a go, as long as you label the wires and have the right tools its actually very straight forward !

you could rent an engine lift for £20 a day aswell

and a decent h22a will only set you back around £500 ?

89 UKDM BA4 4WS (resto job!) · Post by **wurlycorner** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:44 pm

Plenty of H22's around for £150 - £200

Depends how good the rest of the car is though - average condition 4th gens aren't expensive so if this one's not great and you're gonna pay to get the engine fitted, it might even work out cheaper to buy another working another 4th gen and bin this one?

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:49 pm

I'm with Lucas, a motor swap may be daunting mate, but its really not as hard as it sounds. Its just bolts, hoses and electrical connections.

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Wed May 29, 2013 6:54 pm

However, should you break it, I would like to dibs the rear fog light switch if its OEM please mate and potentially the front part of the center console (the gearstick, ashtray, stereo surround bit).