Auto Repair Engine Replacement
Which parts are worth salvaging from a car with a faulty gearbox and engine, which is due to be scrapped?
I have a Vauxhall Astra and its oil pump has just gone, which has in turn damaged the engine. It still runs, but getting this repaired, especially for a car of its age, would definitely not be worth it and the auto gearbox plays up as well, so we’ve decided to scrap it.
I have now bought another car, which is exactly the same make, model and shape of Astra, and was wondering which parts I could salvage off the old one, that I could keep in case the replacement needs them? It has recently had its exhaust and head gasket done, but I wouldn’t know how easy or hard it would be to keep these parts?
I haven’t got that much storage space, or much time for taking the parts out (someone is due to be scrapping it tonight, would this affect the £60 they’re willing to pay me for the car?), so I need to do it quickly.
Any advice appreciated.
Considering your storage constraints, I’d consider the battery if it’s fairly new and you can charge it from time to time, maybe light fittings & bulbs, wheel trims too if you have steel wheels – Vauxhalls are notorious for losing them.
It may indeed affect what the scrappie is willing to pay, as he probably has those items in mind too.
Up to you, I’d probably just get rid of the thing.
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