I.V.I. Engines

Peanut2011

Hi All,

I've been looking at the car engine restore or engine replacement and apart from limited choice of places that do this and the cost associated I've narrowed it down to two places.

I.V.I Engines were recommended to me by someone who used to work for a rival company that is no longer there, but they did not know much about their work as in the quality of work or engines they were supplying, only the fact that they only knew them that still did this work.

I did some digging and can't find much detail on them in as far as whole engine replacement. There is an old thread on Boards (the thread) that is to do with turbo parts and so on and that this crowd was the only place they could source it and they were happy that way.

In that thread if I remember correctly someone mentioned that no one in the trade would recommend them so what I really want to know is has anyone had the whole engine replaced by them, and what if any advice they can give.

I really don't want the company bashing just real examples as the replacement is quite pricey and don't want to do it if the benefit is short lived.

Thanks!

PS. Before anyone screams out, car in question is Ford Mondeo 2004 petrol.

finnharpsboy

we got an isuzu engine for a nqr truck from them many years ago.... never had a minutes hassle from the time it was put in to the time we sold old betsy on

mickdw

Mate got an engine swapped about 12 years ago. They were a bit rough and ready from what i remember but the engine was fine.

turbostan

Got a Civic done few years back, was very happy with it. It looked like new under the bonnet, very neat, and ran sweet too. Could only recommend them, great service. That was about 8 years ago, but I presume they're still at the top of their game!!

Devilfish698

I got an engine done there about 4 years ago and the reconditioned engine they fitted only lasted about 3-4 months. Dont know anyone else who got anything done with them so dont know if I was just unlucky.

Peanut2011

Thanks guys for reply, I know the risk with changing the whole engine will always be the fact that you do not know the animal you going to get and what hidden issues it may have.

Either way, must say a very expensive exercise but still cheaper then getting another car.

Rowley Birkin QC

Devilfish698 wrote: »

I got an engine done there about 4 years ago and the reconditioned engine they fitted only lasted about 3-4 months. Dont know anyone else who got anything done with them so dont know if I was just unlucky.

What was the outcome when you went back?

JohnBoy26

Those mondeo engines aren't suppose to be great so im not sure if you will achieve anything by putting in a secondhand unit. An engine rebuild is almost certainly a better solution in this case.

is an 04 mondeo worth repairing though. You'd nearly be better off buying another car Imo.

stimpson

There was a 2006 1.8 Mondeo on the Bangernomics thread last week for €1950 - sold since, but there is good value out there.

Peanut2011

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Those mondeo engines aren't suppose to be great so im not sure if you will achieve anything by putting in a secondhand unit. An engine rebuild is almost certainly a better solution in this case.

is an 04 mondeo worth repairing though. You'd nearly be better off buying another car Imo.

I agree, that is why I'm still in two minds on rebuild or replace engine. Buying another car is €3-4k I don't have so that is really not an option + there has been nearly a €1K spent on the car in recent times. The car body and suspension and the rest is still in a much better condition then most of the cars out there that age and newer, hence why I am looking in fixing it rather than scrapping it.

stimpson wrote: »

There was a 2006 1.8 Mondeo on the Bangernomics thread last week for €1950 - sold since, but there is good value out there.

Good value it may be, depending on the quality and size of the engine.

JohnBoy26

Peanut2011 wrote: »

I agree, that is why I'm still in two minds on rebuild or replace engine. Buying another car is €3-4k I don't have so that is really not an option + there has been nearly a €1K spent on the car in recent times. The car body and suspension and the rest is still in a much better condition then most of the cars out there that age and newer, hence why I am looking in fixing it rather than scrapping it.




Good value it may be, depending on the quality and size of the engine.

You can pick up a 2004 mondeo sized car for closer to 2k. Have a look in the bangernomics thread. Some decent cars show up in there.

if it was me id be ditching the mondeo and buying something like a 1998-2003 Honda accord. I know it's dropping a year but they are a much better car than a mondeo Imo and can be bought for small money these days.

Peanut2011

Thanks for advice John. It certainly is something to consider.

Devilfish698

They just said its not there problem that the engine was ok when I left apparently. So they basically said its my problem now. Id say they just fitted a second hand engine without checking it before hand. Can't comment on how they are now tho they could of changed. Not trying to put the op off them just saying my experience.

burke027

To be honest they will just change the engine all the aux parts like powesterering pump alternator ect will be from your own car so it will just be the bear block that's new.

Firstly I know there fitting service was free but the price of the engine was crazy

Now any half decent Indy would do this job for u.
There's plenty of room In the mondeo and we do quite afew engine changes ourselfs.you would have to see what they quote you I'd imagine there price will be expensive as it's FREE FITTING.

but lets say u get the engine in a breakers for 400 the job will go like this lets say
Monday morning pull the old engine out and put it on the stand.
Monday afternoon put the new engine side buy side two the old one and transfer over all parts

Tues morning ur into dropping the engine back into the car ect. But that car should be running Tue evenjng. The one thing that slows people down is all the work should be done on the engine on the stand it should be fully built up and all that needs to go on are the mounts and gearbox and afew bits.

Well I tell ya now if you looking at Getting it done that's the best way feck ivi and go with ur Indy u can always come back to them when ever. I'm sure even a half decent mechanic could do that over 2 r 3 days at home as a nixer if they have any decent garage at home. And at that it won't cost a lot. There's not a lot to a engine change so long as you have done a few.

Worst engine I've ever changed and I've done 3 in about two years is the rangerover sport and discovery 3 an absolute nightmear and I'm sure we will end up doing plenty more.

U need any info jus ask

Peanut2011

Thanks burke! I am struggling to find anyone that does it.. The mechanics I usually deal with don't do them as they are afraid of the issues and warranties and so on...

burke027

That's the stupied attitude of this country. Do all the handy work like servicing and all nt won't do the hard jobs any decent mechaic should be able to do a engine change and be confident in there work

burke027

That's the stupied attitude of this country. Do all the handy work like servicing and all nt won't do the hard jobs any decent mechaic should be able to do a engine change and be confident in there work

Peanut2011

Burke absolutely agree!! I would blame that on the celtic tiger are as it was known. It was just scrap and buy as money and credit was flowing. Everyone got lazy and gone in to quick money. Servicing is handy money!

JohnBoy26

burke027 wrote: »

That's the stupied attitude of this country. Do all the handy work like servicing and all nt won't do the hard jobs any decent mechaic should be able to do a engine change and be confident in there work

While I agree with your post, these mondeo's are known to have troublesome engines. Maybe the op's mechanic didn't want to fit a known to be troublesome S/H engine of unknown condition in case it's the same or worse than the engine he is replacing.

Peanut2011

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

While I agree with your post, these mondeo's are known to have troublesome engines. Maybe the op's mechanic didn't want to fit a known to be troublesome S/H engine of unknown condition in case it's the same or worse than the engine he is replacing.

I was told they don't do it full stop and they did not know of anyone who does. One thing is not to want to have issues with fitting another engine that may have same or worse problems but that is easily overcome with agreement that there are no warranties given.

I would have imagined there would be few places still doing this but the choice is very limited and prices astronomical.