Are crated Zetec engines available anywhere?

[jocoman]

Hi
Thinking of doing a Bostig conversion and was costing out a new engine. Unfortunately I don't see anywhere where I can get a crated engine, just something from the wreckers.
I live in Canada (Ottawa) and there does not seem to be much choice for low mileage Zetec (2000-2004) engines.
If anyone has hints on how to locate a new or nearly new zetec that would be great. Maybe someone has one for sale that could be shipped if that is not too expensive.
Thanks
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'97 Volvo 850 AWD Turbo
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[Bassyaks]

http://www.focusfanatics.com/ look here, this is where I found mine

http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/zetec-performance-2000-2004/

Talk to Chris at CFM

[jimf909]

A crate Zetec was posted on the Bostig Facebook page a month or two ago. Starting ask was $2,500. Many expressed interest. I don’t know the outcome.

Edit: it looks like it sold the same day it was posted, most likely to someone who responded nearly immediately, i.e. crate Zetecs seem to have become rare.
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[jocoman]

Well if they sell for 2500 then I can stop looking as that is totally out of the question. Thanks. Back to the salvage yards
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'97 Volvo 850 AWD Turbo
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[danfromsyr]

how much do you think a NEW Crated motor should be worth..
and don't go quoting the prices of the auto industry collapse ~10yrs ago as prime pricing examples..
somebody has been storing that motor for 13+yrs
champagne dreams on a miller budget.


all of our conversions are going to get real old real soon as the engine donor car years slip further backwards and miles upwards as time marches on..
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[vanagonjr]

[yiucycle]

$2500 is a deal on a factory crate engine. I just bought a ATK/LKQ re-manufactured engine(GM v6) for $1250 which is at least $500 cheaper than most re-manufactured engine out there. And i put in another $300 on seal and random stuff on top of it.
But here is the lesson I learn, you get what you pay for. After putting the engine in the vanagon, test pressure coolant system and found the head gasket was leaking from the outside and inside. Call the company up and they are only warrantying the head gasket itself and i have to do all the work to put it back in.
Long story short, if you do go with rebuild engine, go with a well known engine rebuilder like Jasper.
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[Bassyaks]

I paid $1700 shipped from SC to CT. the problem is there aren't any out there , keep looking I found mine after 2 years of looking. Good luck

[jocoman]

OK. My mistake. I didn't realize what crated engines cost. I guess it doesn't matter much as there does not seem to be any available any more. Thanks for enlightening me.
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'86 Westfalia 2.0L Zetec
'97 Volvo 850 AWD Turbo
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[MsTaboo]

I did a quick search on Car-Part.com and found many good engines in Eastern Canada for about $400-$800, many with very low kilometers.
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[jocoman]

I have gone and looked at three so far. No dice. many missing parts or spark plug holes full of corrosion. Thanks for checking. Going out to look at another Thursday. good thing is that it should slip right into the back of my volvo wagon to take home.
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'86 Westfalia 2.0L Zetec
'97 Volvo 850 AWD Turbo
" The fun never stops"

[67r69s]

I don't know if you want to import one from the UK, but these guys seem to have them.

http://www.retro-ford.co.uk/shop/node/211

[mikemtnbike]

[JudoJeff]

You can’t judge a book by its cover....

I’m doing one right now that arrived very dirty and rusty. Sold as having 10k, has 40k on the cam cover. Insides are immaculate! Cams look pristine.

Missing/broken parts mean nothing, cheap to replace. Crank end play, cams most important. Zetec designed to go 200,000 miles, look for a 30-50k engine.

Remember, even if the engine dies you can replace it cheaply. You transfer over the expensive stuff, and you’re back on the road!
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1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
1999 Ford GTRV Westfalia camper (30% bigger Westy layout)

[thatguydave]

Hi All -

I am considering a Bostig.. and don't want to buy a used motor.

Has there been any update(s) on who can supply a crated Zetec?

I'd appreciate any help.

thanks -Dave
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-Dave

'91 Weekender w/FAS Conversion

[SyncroButter]

[JudoJeff]

You don’t need a crate engine, honest. I’ve examined lots of these engines. You can check endplay and cams in a junkyard in about 5 minutes. If they won’t let you remove cam cover, use one of those inexpensive bore cameras.

If you buy a 50k engine, it’ll go another 150k! If it does fail, buy another one and switch over all the parts. This is an under appreciated aspect of a Bostig conversion. VW engine’s are not as easy to service as the Zetecs. And parts are cheap and available everywhere.

Work can be done while engine stays in the van.
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1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Burned up on 7/31/16.
1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig & Rebuilt, sold
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper, Bostig Sold May 10, 2021
1999 Ford GTRV Westfalia camper (30% bigger Westy layout)

[thatguydave]

Thanks much , Guys. I'll go back to the Bostig website ..

BTW Grant, I'm in Tacoma.
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-Dave

'91 Weekender w/FAS Conversion

[TopBud]

thatguydave-
I am in the same boat and have been researching engines. I have been using car-part and been looking in my geographical area. Basically within driving distance. I am now looking all over the country and there are lots of low milage engines all over the place. I just will have to call for shipping. Good luck.
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[thatguydave]

Thanks, TopBud.
While I have some life left in my WBX, I'm like you- doing the research.
And I'll have it all shipped to me waay before it's needed. This will be the biggest project yet.
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-Dave

'91 Weekender w/FAS Conversion