Hey all.

I'm in a fix
Or rather I'm struggling to fix!

My 2001 S's engine suddenly started knocking loudly.
No oil light, no warning, engine not under much load at the time - was in top gear, downhill, 50mph-ish.
Pulled straight over and got it flatbed trucked to the main dealer.

The dealer wants big money to take it apart to diagnose.
The price is simply not cost effective, would be cheaper to get a new (read: 2nd hand) engine and have that fitted.

So now I'm looking for a one-stop shop ideally.
Somewhere I can go and they'll take a look and either fix the current engine or fit me a replacement.
I'm in Nottingham. Any thoughts?

I'm fed up really, it's been a few weeks now since it happened.
I'm getting very tempted to sell as is, Ebay I suppose
I know I'll take a hit to the wallet doing that.

Any thoughts would be really appreciated. Thanks.

 

Garage R ? he's in the north

 

what sort of knock - can you give more details ? what about on tickover ? or is it just under load ?

 

Get it over to Garage R 01226 295555 and speak to Rob, he'll sort you out

 

What's the oil level on the dip stick? I get the impression that you won't see a warning light until it's too late.

 

Check the oil level & whether there's anything other than oil in the sump.

Hope it's nothing too serious!

 

Another recommendation for GarageR.

If I lived in the north, my S would go to him for this sort of thing

 

Sounds like it could be big ends to me going from what your describing....Same thing happened to meself....

As was said check the oil level.....You dont get any warning lights until its too late...

 

did they say big ends to you?

youtube it for us but it sounds bad

GarageR is barnsley i think

 

Yep, Barnsley, J37 off the M1 45min drive from notts, not far really for an S2000 specialist, Im sure your breakdown cover will flatbed it down for you