Hi my 20V 2.0 coupe may need an engine rebuild or replacement. Its been very lumpy on start up as Ive not used it much this year but after a couple of minutes it settles down. I was out for a spin and it died on me I had it towed back and checked the cylinder pressures they were all above 150psi. No emulsion in the rocker cover, oil level ok, coolant level ok. Fired it up and it started ok but when revved there was a tapping not a knocking like a bottom end. I had an Alfa 75 3.0 that let go at the bottom and it sounded like a tank, so Im not sure its that.
Ive had the cylinder head removed and am waiting to hear what they say. Ive had the car nearly 16 years but I'm expecting the worst, I would like to get it repaired and was planning to get the one or two bits of bodywork that need doing.
If I find that the engine is knackered or the bottom end is gone what kind of a job is it to get fixed? and who can do it?
Is it better to get another engine reconditioned and then get them swapped out?
Should I just get rid and buy a Skoda Fabia?
Thanks for any advice