Engine block liners/cylinder sleeves replaceable?

Hi,

I don't believe the liners/cylinder sleeves are replaceable on this engine. If they are, the labor to perform the job and parts will likely be near the same cost as a new engine.

When the cylinder sleeves are replaced, the pistons and rings are as well. At that point, it would be a good idea to replace the connecting rod bearings, main engine bearings, and basically, overhaul the entire engine.

Let me know if that helps answer your question. If you have others, please let me know.

Take care,

Joe

Thanks for helping out with my query. Is it quite possible then that the sleeve could have broken the day after the mechanic fixed the cylinder head and we had the turbo reconditioned?

Hi,

The head and repairing the turbo should have no effect on the cylinder sleeves. A cylinder usually takes a lot of time to fail. As far as cracking, that rarely ever happens.

Let me know if I can help.

Joe

I have found the engine block. Will that be sufficient?

Hi,

If you found an engine block that is good, they should be able to switch your parts onto it.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

Now that I have the engine block, do I need anything else or can a mechanic simply install the block into our car?

Hi,

If you only have an engine block, everything from your engine needs to be installed into it. For example, pistons, camshaft, crankshaft, and all internal components.

When you say block, I picture just an engine block with nothing put together in it.

Let me know.

Joe

Hiya,

I have a complete engine block that hasn't been tampered with. Everything that should be in it, is. The problem I have is that the mechanic here says I need to buy more engine parts in order to put in into our car. A simple exchange is not possible.
I don't know how difficult the job is of installing new engine block or what it really entails and if we should buy the complete engine of this car that we have the engine block from. The distribution system does not work on the engine and that is why they can sell us the engine block.
It will cost us a lot more money to but the engine but is it so much easier and less hours of work.

Hi,

What are you being told needs purchased in addition to make it work?

Joe

Hiya,

Gasket and cylinder head.

If that is the only thing, that makes sense. However, didn't they just repair the cylinder head and turbo? If they did, it should be able to be used on the new engine block unless it is a different size engine. The head gasket will certainly need to be replaced. That makes perfect sense when installing a cylinder head. However, if they repaired the old one, it should still be good.

Let me know.

Joe

These are the warning lights that show up. The air conditioning or cruise control does not work either.!!!

Hi,

I believe that indicates an issue with the fuel injection system. (I think it's Spanish, correct?). The people who replaced the engine would have had that apart. Have you contacted them?

Joe

Hiya,

I took the car straight back but they still haven't contacted me as they don't know what the fault is. I need to be 2 steps ahead of them and have an idea what could have possibly gone wrong as all they had to do was install the engine they had me buy.

Hi,

It could indicate a fuel pressure issue, an injection issue, or anything related to the fuel supply. Was the vehicle still running okay with the light on?

Joe

It was running but not on full power. It went into limp mode.
Mechanic says it is related to the turbo.

A turbo issue can cause a power loss. By chance, did he indicate if there are diagnostic trouble codes that were found? If he didn't ask if he scanned the computer to see what was stored. Since the engine light was on, there should have been codes that would identify approximately where the problem was coming from.

Here is a video showing how it's done:

https://youtu.be/InIlnsjOVFA

If this hasn't been done, it should have been. I suspect they did it. Ask if they could let you know what codes were found.

Take care,

Joe

Hiya,

The only code I can see is DTC 2263.

Thanks,

Samantha

Yep, that code is a power boost code. Did you hear any exhaust leaks or odd sounds from the exhaust?

Joe

No,
We had the turbo reconditioned already a few weeks ago too.

Hi,

Since the code is related to the turbo, I would take it back to the people that repaired it. Chances are something simple has happened.

Let me know.

Joe

Let's hope they don't give us grief. It's the same garage that deals with the whole motor. They send the piece off to have the turbo reconditioned. (I have no idea what I am talking about here!! I don't even know if these words exist in English!!.
Apparently they have spoken to the turbo garage so we are awaiting their reply which could be anytime as it's August here In Canary Islands. Holiday and festivals and fiestas.

Hi,

I hope they cover their mistake. Also, your English is excellent, so don't think what you say is wrong.

Keep me updated on how things turn out for you.

Take care and enjoy the festivals.

Joe

Hiya,

Our car has still not been fixed 5 months later. Turbo are saying that it is not their problem as it runs okay even though the diagnostic problems shows up with that number d2263.
They say that there is a sensor problem that does not allow the turbo to charge so it is an electrical fault. Our mechanic says no.
It's an impossible situation and no one wants to take responsibility.
Samantha

Hi,

Do you mean a P2263? That indicates there is a performance issue with the turbo boost system. It can be related to a sensor, but that wasn't the issue before when you had the work done on the turbo.

The code is set when exhaust pressure falls below or exceeds that predetermined range.

This can be a turbo issue, an engine vacuum leak, a faulty wastegate, and so on. As far as sensors, the boost pressure sensor, exhaust back pressure sensor, or an injection pressure control sensor can cause the code. Are they mentioning any of those sensors? Have the sensors been inspected?

Joe

Morning,

Thanks for your constant help. The code that shows up is Dtc2263. It is supposed to be a turbo problem but the turbo garage are claiming that it is an electrical problem that prevents the turbo from running. Our mechanic checked the sensors already. We don't know who is responsible and what the problem really is, as the original problem was the turbo and Culata and they then made me find and purchase a need engine for the car and it still doesn't work. Our mechanic says the engine is working fine. Great!! The car doesn't run!??? We have paid out more than 6000euros since 2019!!!

Hi,

If the sensors are all good, then there is likely an issue with the turbo itself. Since the two different locations are placing blame on different issues, you may need to have a third party inspect it to see if they say the same as one of the other two is saying.

I wish I had specifics on this vehicle for you, but it isn't included with my manuals because of location.

Let me know what I can do to help.

Joe

Hiya,

How are you?
After 6 months, we finally got our vehicle listed above Coupe Cabrio back from the mechanics. It was the turbo that was failing in the end.
The car is running well now. We have to sort the boot out as my husband closed it and I think the shopping bag was stuck. It now shows up as the roof is not closed and it was hard to get the windows to completely close when we got home.
If it's not one thing it's another.
Sam

Hi,

Thanks for the update. I had a feeling the turbo was where the issue was coming from. Wasn't it rebuilt not long before?

Joe

Yes, we had it done but they won't take responsibility. At least we have our car. Now we have to sort out the boot.

Hi,

I agree with you. As long as it is running properly, I would be happy. LOL

As far as the boot, although we don't have the specifics for this vehicle, someone would be happy to help. If you want, start a new thread specific to the issues you are experiencing. Here is the link to start a new thread:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

Regardless, I'm happy to hear it's fixed for you. Please feel free to come back anytime in the future if you have questions. You are always welcome here.

Take care,

Joe

I thought our car was okay and my husband came home today and told me that it has lost three liters of water in a week.
It never stops. The mechanic must not have put the engine back together properly.

Does he notice any leaks? Is there excessive white smoke from the exhaust? If you check the engine oil, is there a creamy, tan substance mixed with it?

Take a look through these links:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

Let me know.

Joe