Rav 4 Needs New Engine

[mikecheshire]

Hi - my first post and it's a sad one! I was driving my Rav4 (2002 2L GX) the other day and the timing chain snapped - got hauled into the Toyota garage and they advise that it has caused lots of damage and I need a new engine. The car has done 93,000 miles since April 02 and looking at the book price is worth around £7300. Toyota apparently don't do engine exchanges and a new engine from Toyota will cost me £7000!

The Toyota dealer can source a recon engine for £2800, and I have contacted a couple of other engine manufacturers who can supply one for around £1500.

Couple of queries, if anyone can offer their opinion I would be grateful.

1 - What would my Rav be worth if I just sold it as is ? No other probs at all other than no engine!

2 - Does anyone know of a recon engine supplier in the Cheshire/Staffs area?

Any advice would be appreciated - I am tempted to sell the car and cut my losses, but at the moment don't know what to do !

Cheers

Mike

[shutty]

Hi - my first post and it's a sad one! I was driving my Rav4 (2002 2L GX) the other day and the timing chain snapped - got hauled into the Toyota garage and they advise that it has caused lots of damage and I need a new engine. The car has done 93,000 miles since April 02 and looking at the book price is worth around £7300. Toyota apparently don't do engine exchanges and a new engine from Toyota will cost me £7000!

The Toyota dealer can source a recon engine for £2800, and I have contacted a couple of other engine manufacturers who can supply one for around £1500.

Couple of queries, if anyone can offer their opinion I would be grateful.

1 - What would my Rav be worth if I just sold it as is ? No other probs at all other than no engine!

2 - Does anyone know of a recon engine supplier in the Cheshire/Staffs area?

Any advice would be appreciated - I am tempted to sell the car and cut my losses, but at the moment don't know what to do !

Cheers

Mike

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You can pm me i may be able to help

API engines are popular for jap engines, your quotes sound expensive

Labour only £700 + vat

[supraman_2]

Hi, If your thinking about selling the Rav4 as it is, what kind of figures have you got in mind for cash?

Supraman