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Title: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 09 February 2014, 22:15:40
Seen a couple, a little tempted 2.6 Elite with busted cambelt.
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Ever Ready on 09 February 2014, 22:26:37
I suppose a lot depends on where the engine is, cost to collect it, state it is in etc

Is it complete?

Local seller, complete engine/car  £50  lovely ;D
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Andy H on 09 February 2014, 22:39:44
Bottom line is what it is worth either as scrap or as spares. There was a time when it was worthwhile for people to spend time breaking Omegas and selling the spares but that seems to be slowing down.

A little while ago £150 was being mentioned as the scrap value of an Omega, I don't know if that is still the case :-\
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 09 February 2014, 23:17:40
Just paid £142 to keep my perfectly roadworthy car  away from Coparts grubby mits :y
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: bigegg on 10 February 2014, 01:13:49
buying or selling?
I'd venture a price of 100-200 quid, delivered to my yard, depending on spec.
you might make 200-300 breaking - *maybe*
you *will* make 100 scrapping, taking into account transport and disposal of tyres.



Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: AndyRoid on 10 February 2014, 08:28:39
A little while ago £150 was being mentioned as the scrap value of an Omega, I don't know if that is still the case :-\
It was £250, but that was when metal was worth £140 per ton.
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Ever Ready on 10 February 2014, 08:58:41
You could always try an online quote from an recycler

We got £200 for a Suzuki Liana

I will post up the link I used later

They handed over payment then loaded the beast onto a transporter, all very professional :y
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 February 2014, 09:02:05
So under £150 for one with bust engine, I will keep a look out.

I can hire a trailer and I can tow an Omega on a trailer no issue.

Also have somewhere to leave it - might make some money.
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 February 2014, 09:02:53
buying or selling?
I'd venture a price of 100-200 quid, delivered to my yard, depending on spec.
you might make 200-300 breaking - *maybe*
you *will* make 100 scrapping, taking into account transport and disposal of tyres.

Buying

When the weather is better

As a project

Just needs to be 2.6
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 February 2014, 11:46:41
I suppose a lot depends on where the engine is, cost to collect it, state it is in etc

Is it complete?

Local seller, complete engine/car  £50  lovely ;D

Engine is in a wreck on my drive.
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: TheBoy on 10 February 2014, 17:43:23
If looking to buy and sell on, I think you'll be lucky to break even.  If its for the fun doing it, thats obviously different, or if its a keeper. But for a quick buck, by the time you've factored in all costs, I think you're on a loser  :'(
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 10 February 2014, 18:08:18
If your plan is to build a good Omega from your trashed one and another, then it's worth whatever your willing to spend having a decent Omega that you know is a good'un!  :y

Otherwise a dead engine Omega is worth about the same as the fluff in my belly button!   :D  ;D
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Ever Ready on 10 February 2014, 18:24:26
I suppose a lot depends on where the engine is, cost to collect it, state it is in etc

Is it complete?

Local seller, complete engine/car  £50  lovely ;D

Engine is in a wreck on my drive.

worth doing then as you can make one from two

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes :y
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Toledodude1973 on 10 February 2014, 19:14:03
It will be a bit of fun when the sun is out everything seems better then :y
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2014, 19:54:16
What about looking for one advertised as head gasket failure (ie oil cooler)?
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: Martin_1962 on 10 February 2014, 20:13:38
What about looking for one advertised as head gasket failure (ie oil cooler)?


Because I have a good 2.6 with 3.0 cams and ported heads
Title: Re: How much is a dead engine Omega worth?
Post by: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 10 February 2014, 20:27:02
What about looking for one advertised as head gasket failure (ie oil cooler)?


Because I have a good 2.6 with 3.0 cams and ported heads

Yeah, I just read the entire thread instead of skimming and getting about six words... ignore me ;)