In article , David Mahon writes
Further to my engine problem, I have found out that the field engineer has been. The garage tells me that due to the age of the car (3.8 years) and the mileage (69,000) he says there is nothing he can do! It has a full (dealer) service history with cambelt changed at the right time, etc.
The fault (and I wrote it down this time) is:
Low compression on number 2 cylinder Top end problem Though to be a valve Presumed damage to piston
It was a bit wishy-washy, but it was what the receptionist said.
I also got some figures:
New engine £2980.21 Top end repair £2259.52
(I've already paid about £350 in labour)
They also suggested a new manifold (£895) as it has "a crack in it" but it's not blowing at present.
Should I just expect this? The garage has given me a number for Vauxhall so I can speak to them myself, and I am awaiting a callback from a manager tomorrow.
I've also got a quote from an independent Vauxhall Autosports place (Regal). They haven't seen the car, but they could do a complete top end rebuild with all new internals for £1800 and a new manifold for £200.
Similar (spec + mileage) cars are selling for around £9,000.
Advice please (legal and mechanical)!
My thoughts are to get it repaired (properly, but as cheaply as possible) and then to sell it, never to buy from Vauxhall again.