Buying A Import Motor

Guys just a quick question. Who has bought a motor from one of these import places like engine den etc. What is the quality and km's of these motors?

I do understand its a bit risky to buy from there. Any thoughts on this topic?

Bought mine from some place in PTA, not sure of the milage...looked alittle scruffy on the outside but worked beatifully for more than 20k+ KM...until my radiator packed up that is 😢

Buying a RB25 and box from MIKES in Cape Town in this week,will let you know how it looks like.

mine came from an import place...

outside was dirty but i thought it would be ok inside.

but it turned out they used the engine as the ships anchor, and the inside was fooked.

had to rebuild it. now its for sale (maybe).

go check my articles page for rebuild pics.

I had a import motor in my golf.

Same as the rest, the motor looked in crap condition from outside but was actually in very good nic on the inside. There was still oil in and the oil was brand new.

Been told by Mikes that if the motor is screwed they will replace it,Not sure if the other importers will do the same,Check with them.

Ja they said they will replace it if the engine stays stock, but only for 6 months after you bought it.

all those engines are black boxes... I've seen pics where guys open motors and they are unusable (Like VeeCee's)

Mine was a scruffy FWD motor, worked very nicely, Daniel has it now...

Ero's motor I bought and installed was OK looking (way better than mine), gave him heaps of problems with gaskets.

My buddy (Slade) have bought 2 corsa motors in the past couple of years, both worked nicely, the one just kept running bearings, ended up being a blocked oil feed.

I'll stick with this statement: Those motors aren't direct replacements, yes you are lucky if you can use them for XXXX KM, but I say its better to spend another R2K on them and rebuild them, and replace all gaskets... The good thing is you'll have 2 motors to use spares from.

mine wasnt a total waste.

just needed a good rebuild!

mine has been running strong for over a year now and no problems.only my cas was damaged.

Hi guys ,was at mikes today to buy my RB and they have a SR20 vvt engine for 9500.00 ,looks very clean,I know looks can be deceiving but it it worth a look if you wanting one.

ljS14 wrote:

Hi guys ,was at mikes today to buy my RB and they have a SR20 vvt engine for 9500.00 ,looks very clean,I know looks can be deceiving but it it worth a look if you wanting one.

inc box?

NO,just engine,is black cover SR20

damn