Engine seized, timing chain etc HELP! please

[craigcarr]

Hi all,

I've been wracking my head for the past few days. I have a 1.2 59 plate Seat Ibiza, which up until now has been a dream, now a nightmare.

Last week, I had a timing chain fault issue and took it to a garage whom kinda took the..... quoting me £600 to change the timing chain. I found another garage who were then charging £380, I then was about to take my car there and the engine had seized.

Upon inspection the mechanic found a piece of metal (can't post the picture yet) that looks like a piston ring housing (apparently).

The mechanic is just advising to get a 2nd hand engine, is this the only option? The car has only done 56k.

Please help!

Thanks

Craig

 

[queen]

Has anything pierced the block?
What did they tell you it needs? New pistons, valves etc or a complete rebuild?
If it needs a complete rebuild it's gonna be cheaper to get a 2nd hand engine.

 

[craigcarr]

They haven't actually said anything in that regard. All they said is if they open it up and start replacing parts its likely to be more expensive. For some reason I can't post pictures but I'm trying to figure out what the part that is broken off.

 

[dm222]

you can only post a picture when you have 20 posts.

if you want send me a pm with the link and I will post it.