Sub assembly or re-work engine?

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Tue May 23, 2017 6:43 pm

Hi guys , I have a citi golf 1.4 carb . She has been using a lot of oil and smoking too. She has also lost a bit of power. I believe it's the pistons and rings. Where can I get a sub assembly new? Labor is going to kill me on re-doing the engine so would prefer a sub assembly... Anywhere in Durbs? I'm trying to save where I can as this is Costly...

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Choc07 · Post by **Choc07** » Tue May 23, 2017 6:49 pm

rework engine will be cheapest is my guess , 1.6 subs are pretty much everywhere these days .

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 6:12 am

Usually this is the point where people just stick a 2l import motor in.

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 7:58 am

Choc07 wrote:rework engine will be cheapest is my guess , 1.6 subs are pretty much everywhere these days .

Only place I found had a sub was available is barons. R5700 for a 1.4 .... I also tried Goldwagen but the don't stock.

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Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 8:12 am

That is dirt cheap. Can't even buy the parts to fully rebuild it for that price.

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 9:03 am

panic-mechanic wrote:That is dirt cheap. Can't even buy the parts to fully rebuild it for that price.

What if I do the sub for now and leave the head when I have more bucks, would that stop the smoking?

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Abnormal · Post by **Abnormal** » Wed May 24, 2017 9:40 am

I think doing the head at the same time will not add a significant amount to the total cost, assuming that its in reasonable condition now.

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 10:29 am

Without knowing exactly what is causing the smoking it is hard to commit to say it will stop the smoking. Head will smoke when you let it run against compression and then get on the throttle.

8VALVE-zn · Post by **8VALVE-zn** » Wed May 24, 2017 12:53 pm

Contact Rino from Fastcar, he charged me very reasonable rates (labour) to freshen up my bottom end. I bought all the parts just for my own comfort of knowing exactly what was in my car. As a basis take note of the prices I paid to freshen up the bottom end.

Rings- R360 (Hastings chrome)
Bearings- R1200 (Kings racing bearing) NB. this will be a lot cheaper for you (R400-R800)
Labour- R1800 (strip bottom with engine in the car, re-ring, fit new bearings, re-assemble)

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:16 pm

panic-mechanic wrote:Without knowing exactly what is causing the smoking it is hard to commit to say it will stop the smoking. Head will smoke when you let it run against compression and then get on the throttle.

When running down hill and gear down it's ok and as soon as I exhilarate she starts smoking but not black smoke.

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Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:27 pm

Continously or one big puff and stops?

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:30 pm

panic-mechanic wrote:Continously or one big puff and stops?

Big puff then stops yes

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Post by **marzbars** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:35 pm

2E/AGG/ADY/ABF

Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 1:40 pm

Ok that is valve stem seals. So you should redo the head

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 2:10 pm

panic-mechanic wrote:Ok that is valve stem seals. So you should redo the head

Thanks bud, much appreciated. What is the procedure because I can get a new head for about R4500 . Just looking at options...

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Post by **panic-mechanic** » Wed May 24, 2017 5:32 pm

You take the head off and drop it at the engineering. Askt hem to tell you what it needs - get the parts from goldwagen, let them fit it and put it back on.

Mark Schmuhl · Post by **Mark Schmuhl** » Wed May 24, 2017 9:33 pm

panic-mechanic wrote:You take the head off and drop it at the engineering. Askt hem to tell you what it needs - get the parts from goldwagen, let them fit it and put it back on.

Thanks boet

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