buying c20xe engine, what to look out for?

[Christ]

Hi, possibly a stupid post but hey ho.

Going to look at a c20xe engine tomorrow, its out of the car and the cam pulleys are missing but he says thats all thats missing.

He says its a 91 engine out of an astra GTE but i can see its got dispack, does that make sense, I would have though a 91 would be on dizzy?

what should i make sure is there, ecu etc?

[Connor]

Take the head off and check the valves/pistons are not mangled. You want all the ancillaries really and ecu and loom in an ideal world. Has he gave a reason why the cam pulleys are missing, for me that cries out snapped cambelt.

[Will F]

Astra GTEs didnt come with the coil pack engine, so thats not the best start! lol

If its less than £150 its worth it in parts, otherwise get one that you can check properly.

[Christ]

reason for missing campulleys is that they have been removed for another engine. He wants 250 for it but thats quite a good price for up here to be honest. It it a big job to take the head off? might ask him if he will do it.

[pie]

unless its cheap as will said

id walk away from it tbh unless he tells you why the pullys are missing

edit just seen your post lol

[Pistol Pete]

Offer less money. If its all ok win. If its not break it for spares. Make money back plus more if you are lucky then buy engine that is complete.

[Mieran]

I sold a fully built up tall block (timed up etc) for £150