New engine

[ShaunandClair]

Hi folks, unashamedly seeking the knowledge of an expert if we may?
We have a very poorly 2004 Berlingo van, the diagnosis was a new engine required!
Our dilemma is whether to walk away (the garage has offered €500 for it as a "project" for themselves) or to bite the bullet and pay for a reconditioned engine to be fitted.
Can anyone give us a very rough ballpark figure on the cost of said engine and labour to fit it?
Thanks in advance

[geoff]

........... 2004 Berlingo van ......... new engine required ..... pay for a reconditioned engine to be fitted.

Better off getting another Berlingo, sorry.

[tucker]

Have to say I'd take the 500.

It's not likely to be worth more than 1200 to 1500 and it's unlikely you will get a new engine even fitted for the difference let alone buy one.

[Tomcat3]

Hi there I have to agree with the others unless you can do the work yourself to keep the costs down and you find a decent secondhand engine its going to cost you more than its worth. Take the cash and invest it in something that's already going.

[Col]

If you are prepared to do the work yourself, and depending what it is, you can pick up a secondhand engine for £40 upwards. Make sure you can see and hear it run first though

[brodfather11]

Get a second opinion about the state of the engine.   The garage may know something you don't .

[ffrenchie]

Which engine is it in your van, does it run and what are it's problems ? Your post is a bit vague but 500 euro would be a good chunk towards something running.

[Jed Clampit]

Get a second opinion about the state of the engine.   The garage may know something you don't .

Got to agree with brodfather they are a bit to keen to take it off your hand's 

[ShaunandClair]

Thanks for the replies folks... Not being in a position to take on the work ourselves we took the cash ?

[geoff]

... Not being in a position to take on the work ourselves we took the cash ?

This unfortunately is the " rub " but you made the right decision.