26-04-2015, 08:47 AM
(This post was last modified: 26-04-2015, 08:54 AM by highwayman306.)
If you're going to fmic and stuff, the insurance would know straight away if you or someone put a claim in on it as its a very obv. modification but I don't think dropping another engine in is that obv. to them though, post accident/incident.
I think dropping an engine in would be a waste of time if there is nothing wrong with the original too, unless you do what Poodle suggests, buy another, do it up and you got a very nice spare...it would be easier in the long run for you (more room to work around), but rest assured, 205000 is pretty decent and the HDi engine is a hard bastard if looked after regularly you could just go around the engine checking the old and replacing with new: injectors, glow plugs, sensors etc.
but there is always the old proverb looming, 'if it aint broke, don't fix it...' thats why I said drive it 'til it dies
edit addition:
Just my view on air box change, the standard on these is awesome with k&n panel filter...much better than sacking it all off and sticking a cone on, i have a cone and there is a lot of heat from the bay...another suggestion would be enclosed induction kit but they can be pricey
the cold air intake on the standard is pretty unobtrusive too, just my opinion mate
I think dropping an engine in would be a waste of time if there is nothing wrong with the original too, unless you do what Poodle suggests, buy another, do it up and you got a very nice spare...it would be easier in the long run for you (more room to work around), but rest assured, 205000 is pretty decent and the HDi engine is a hard bastard if looked after regularly you could just go around the engine checking the old and replacing with new: injectors, glow plugs, sensors etc.
but there is always the old proverb looming, 'if it aint broke, don't fix it...' thats why I said drive it 'til it dies
edit addition:
Just my view on air box change, the standard on these is awesome with k&n panel filter...much better than sacking it all off and sticking a cone on, i have a cone and there is a lot of heat from the bay...another suggestion would be enclosed induction kit but they can be pricey
the cold air intake on the standard is pretty unobtrusive too, just my opinion mate
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