So last week I bought a second hand BF MK2 from a private seller. Everything seemed perfect and it's been an awesome car. Took it in to get the box serviced before I started on some mods and it turns out it had a blown head gasket.. I was spewing and struggling to get the funds for it. Now I just found out that cylinder 5 is rooted and has a gash take out of it and is scored. I'm pretty much up sh*t creek and in absolute disbelief that this is happening to me.

So what are some options I have to work with? Full rebuild? Replaced with reco engine? Machine the cylinder? Anyone been through this before? And idea on a rough price? I'm broke from buying the damn car and building my rx3 let alone having to do this now.. Who else knows what's wrong with the engine if it's this bad already..

short motor rebuild if you got the cash sorry to hear that's happened man, did you have the car checked out before you bought it?

Weigh up what the machining work and parts will cost compared to the price of a now F6 short motor from Ford which are under $3000 I think.

Mr dose, FG T short motor,poking around $3000 mate. Sorry to hear aswell as what I can read your health is not the best. Maybe some members around your area could spend a weekend helping you install it?

Rbjet right on the money IMO. Talk about unlucky with getting back into the T scene. Sorry to hear mate and fingers crossed here there's nothing else wrong with it!

Go around to his house and knock his teeth out, then get an FG short.

Thanks for all the replys already guys.. Might have to look into some short engine prices and hopefully there's nothing wrong with my head.. But yeah my health is still f*cked, they've bumped up the chemo and still pretty damn sick.. Also just found out my mrs is seeing a new guy so life is going pretty damn awesome for me right now.. Lol!! What can ya do hey :( should have just bought a bloody Camry hahaha

Damn mate. Hopefully a few guys up that way can give you a hand and its not so bad. Don't give up hope on the T though!

Keep us updated on your health mate and how you go with a new block

Far out man that sucks, I can get u a fg f6 short motor for 2750 then ship it to you at your cost or pick up from brisbane

That sounds like a special deal

Sorry to hear about your luck with everything MRDOSE