** do I need a engine rebuild?! ** updated

The bit that's broken off that sparkplug might be magnetic, no (not at all sure)? Could be a route to removal if there's anything of it left.

 

Put new plugs in, thread up fine, but still makes noise!

 

The plug was loose when I changed it, but like I said new one tightens up fine

 

What are you doing running an engine that you're not sure about?

Drop a loose hex nut in the plug hole next time FFS!!!

 

I know Chris, was under advice of a mechanic who said if I've damaged it I can't make it worse!

As it's a 1999 T plate with 143K on clock, maybe time to get a newer one

 

Well tell said mechanic he's a rank amateur and to let us know where he works so we can avoid him

 

Lol I would do mate but he's family lol. I'm so p'ed off that all I can do is laugh now

 

How much would I get for my car if I sell it for spares or repairs?

Had all new lowered springs on within last 12 months, new updated clutch less than 2,000 miles ago. Remapped to estimated 200BHP, 25th anniversary head lights

 

Get the piston to Bottom & insert a fine magnet on a stick, electrode magnetic & thats still bouncing around in there
might be breaking down or damaging chamber, may of not damaged valves (bent them), or may be jamming valve open

Head off to check, possibly repair?

 

I'd definitelybe whipping head off. If bits have gone through exhaust port, could mean turbo damage.

 

The damage could well on been done when it first went pop...

 

Kinda resigned myself that the repair will be more than the car is worth

 

There are a few AGU complete engines for sale on ebay for under 400 atm.

Might be worth a look if yours is damaged, and then make your money back breaking your current engine. For eg - Inlet, ect ect

 

My car is up for sale, spares or repairs... Details will be in classified soon

 

Sorry to hear that mate.

Will you consider breaking it if no one buys it ?

Im sure you could make quite a bit doing it that way...

 

I would mate but I only have limited space and not the time to strip it.. I know I can strip it but that time out weighs what I have [:^(]

http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=240857

 

Yea space is always an issue. No worries though mate, i just want those headlights