Alternative Engines or Rebuild Kia engine?

[Kiatrapz]

Hi guys' I have a 2000 model Carnival which after 2 days decided to blow itself away, was considering pulling down motor myself, doesn't look too difficult, have became interested in this engine sleeve issue, would be keen to hear from those whom have rebuilt engine themselves or from people whom have investigated or actually found a another engine that may be better for us. Many of us now have great condition vehicle with dud motor. Maybe we can change motor and finish up with a performance machine.

[Kiatrapz]

Got a chance to view pulled down engine today, they don't look that complicated, still awaiting comments on other engine conversion possibilities surely someone must have heard about that being attempted.

[Kiatrapz]

Hey where is everyone? I really expected some replies about my posting, no one seems interested, come on peoples give me some replies........

[93fxdl]

being in oz i presume your motor is the kv6 lump so for info on rebuild and go faster tips try some of the rover mg forums as for alternative engines well how far do you want to go unfortunately you dont get the diesel version as that is the swap i would go for another possibility is the v6 mitsi lump as the newer sedonas use but how about going totally beserk and fitting a monaro lump any engine can be squezed into any car its just a case of how much work you are prepared or capable of undertaking i have seen pictures of a v8 chev in a toyota mr2 and at the moment i am helping with fitting a rover mgf lump into a lotus esprit (and that is a real can of worms)
ttfn glenn

[Kiatrapz]

Really appreciate your good advices 93fxdl, we sure got the kv6 lump engine down here and they are failing continually, it is one real bad engine, I will check out the Rover MG forums as you suggest, as for other ebgines I had considered the Holden Monaro engine as it would definately provide adequate power at all speeds. Many thanks for reply.

[Conglomerate]

the rover mg forum has a very long detailed post of head gasket failure replacement for their version of the KV6 (used in the rover 800). Don't panic regarding their needs for timing alignment tools to lock all the pulleys in place. Our Kia K5 engine variant has the timing marks all on the pulleys... So long as ya work out that "EX" means exhaust side etc...

Also, check your existing liner heights above block surface. If they are excessive or differing - avoid the multilayer steel gasket currently in favour. That only works for nice flat, smooth engines. They will fail, and you'll get blowby/overheating issues damn quick. Oil in coolant usually arises from the sleeve sealant into the block coming loose. So do not turn engine by hand after taking cylinder head off.
The pistons could push the sleeves/liners out.
(mine are pretty well jammed solid with Bars' leak - great stuff after a KV6 engine rebuild
- not too much dumped in mind)

Shop on ebay sells the sedona gasket kit really cheaper than here in Aussie.

[BIGPUG]

hi all i am looking for an engine for a kia pregio does anyone knw if the is another make of vehicle that the engine might fit straight in. cheers