I have a big problem with my GV in that the engine is only running on 3 out of 4 cylinders! Mechanic says the valves are bent - at least one of them, maybe more. He hasn't opened the engine head up to see but he has replaced the timing chain. The tensioner failed and the chain broke, I'm £800 deep just for that replacement along with compression diagnostics etc.
He says that to open up the engine head and fix the bent valves will cost an extra £2500, bringing the cost up to £3200!! I think the car is worth £2-3k on a good day so I feel like I could just pay the £800 and cut my losses. Maybe try to sell it as a project for someone who is more of a piston head than me!
It had to be towed in to the garage over a month ago because there was no compression in the engine. He found the problem was the chain and said I might get lucky if the valves were not bent when the new chain started the engine. They are, hence the big price. It's done 90,000 miles and I've had it for 18 months, bought for 4k. It came with a warranty but they sent an inspector to the garage who said the fault is from wear and tear on the chain (because the tensioner failed). I said how could I account for that? There were no signs. They still won't cover any costs and the warranty maxes out at £1k anyway! Not worth the paper its written on really.
Anyway, sorry for the long read... anyone got experience of these fixes or sales in this condition?
Thanks
