Blown engine :-(

Well that was an eventful school run. Much knocking and then no power. Ancillaries are free so it seems to be something deep and internal. I’d hazard its a big end issue. 

B####r! I’ve got a trial on Sunday and an event on the 7th Jan. So decisions to make! 

What fits, and what are we getting from where?

Drain and drop the sump and then check for excess movement in big ends. Remove any offending end caps and check crank for wear.
Report back.

Roger

It is supposedly a rebuilt motor….

Sometimes the G's throw a rod out the side when they die or the noises just get worse fast until they seize.

Any G bottom end can be made to fit. Most G engines can be made to fit.

I f you where in Norway I would say buy an adapterplate and put in a G16 from a Baleno/Esteem. Dependng on how easy it is to get hold of those engines now in yout country, approval, MOT and other parts availabilty.
I would do a 1.6 engine swap as the work involved is not too much when your engine has to come out anyways most likely.

Who rebuilt it and how many miles has it done?

Roger

Unknown… I bought a part finished project. I’ve got options on Swift GTi motor G13b or an 8v 1.6 vit motor.
I’d like something that’s somewhat sweeter runnjng than the old 1.3 motor.