Greetings, all,

I'm considering picking up a 2005 Aston Martin w/27k miles. I have not seen the car, but it is said to have a 'ticking noise' in the engine, 'like a lifter' or something similar. I'm thinking worst case, and a rod is about to go.

Anyone know a ballpark for a rebuild job on a DB9? or a whole new engine? I know it will be $$$$, but I can pick up the car for a decent price.

Thanks in advance,

:cheers:

 

Thanks for the feedback; if I can keep the work to under $20k I will likely do the deal. I have inquiries in to a couple dealers, as well.

Cheers,

 

You know anyone in Orange County? The car is down there...

Thanks,

 

I wouldn't mind paying someone to drive up and look at it - as long as they are qualified. It would need to be soon, though! Like tomorrow

 

Cool - thanks for the help. My email is smerritt_68.
At. Hotmail dot com.

If you send me an email, I'll reply with my cell #.

Cheers.

 

Josh - any luck?

[I'd PM you, but need more posts before I'm allowed]

Thanks,

 

From a recent inspection:

Ticking noise from engine louder when at operating temp.

 

Also, I found that a DB9 engine is $35k - quoted from dealer.

 

I agree. Aston apparently won't do a rebuild, but I have a guy here that will do it. I'm just wondering if it's a bottom-end-only deal. Hopefully there is noting up top that is hosed up.

 

Who in Portland are you recommending? Just curious.

 

Update: The seller emailed me the inspection report. Aston is recommending an engine replacement.

The issue is that I can't really know for sure what's going on until I tear the thing down. I traded emails with a guy from Northwest Investment Cars in Portland. They've done some work on Aston V12's in the past - seems like I can get into the mid-$20,000's pretty easily.

I'll probably pass on the deal at this point, unless I can find a replacement engine for < $20k. I doubt there are many wrecked ones around

 

Thanks for the tip - they have a 2001 DB7 engine. No DB9. Nice guys, though.

 

Is a Vanquish engine interchangable?

 

Sounds like this one is going to end up like those old Jag V-12's in the 70's. Chevy V8 conversion!

 

Nah - It has to be an Aston V12 in there. I thought the Vanquish engine might be close enough.

Ok - the thought of an LS7 with a big cam did cross my mind.