Hi all, first posting on here.

I have aN 04/2004 Audi A4, 1.8T, S-LINE, 190 BHP , 6 speed manual. Con rod snapped in cylinder 3 and casued all sorts damage, crank shaft ruined, turbo, etc etc..only solution is a new engine.

Any ideas on where to be looking to source pricign for a new engine?

Or a decent supplier of recon engines ( NOT Heathrow Recon Engines who I read about on this forum )... I have found a company called Engine Centre, but I get a feelign they may well be the very same setup as this didgy heathrow engine centre place ?

Anyways, in need of a new engine, new turbo etc etc.. anyoen got any advice please?

cheers

Stay well clear of the firm you mention and the other name.!!

Instead I suggest contacting the federation of engine manufacturers who can supply a list of all reputable members in your area and even suggest a member who is more experienced with German engines i.e. specialises more towards Audi, BMW & Merc etc.

The main thing is do as much research as possible to ascertain past customer feedback or reviews about the firm you intend to use, get detailed written agreements of exactly what they are to do all itemised and priced clearly and correctly. Also very importantly a written guarantee stating the length and mileage of the warranty....when finally finished pay for the work by credit card, so you have the valuable free protection of the CC act, in case things do go wrong.!

http://www.fer.co.uk/fer/portal/main/HomePage.asp

conmankiller:

Stay well clear of the firm you mention and the other name. Instead I suggest contacting the federation of engine manufacturers who can supply a list of all reputable members in your area and even suggest a member who is more experienced with German engines i.e. specialises more towards Audi, BMW &Merc etc.

The main thing is do as much research as possible, to ascertain past customer feedback or reviews about the firm you intend to use, get detailed written agreements of exactly what they are to do all itemised, priced with a written guarantee stating the length and mileage of the warranty....and pay by credit card so you have the valuable free protection of the CC act, in case things go wrong.!

http://www.fer.co.uk/fer/portal/main/HomePage.asp

So "engine centre" are the same company as "heathrow engine centre" ? I got the feeling they were, hence not bothered with them.

Will check the federation link you sent and see what it turns up, much appreicated.

If you want a, "proper" job, go to a, "proper" reputable firm. !

Otherwise you could be left with a handful of ball bearings, and strangely. no-one has any idea of where these came from as they hand them back to you....whilst reassuringly shrugging their shoulders. !!