So gents, I bought a 2005 lwb ht 115ps van in nice condition, no rot and no dents. But I bought it as a non runner due to the fact it was very very hard to start and ran like **** apparently. We got it back and found part of the loom burnt out, absolutely zero relays under the dash and various wires cut. Seller seemed genuine so don't know what happened, he even offered to start it for me on his drive.
Anyway, a pile of receipts came with it for rebore and pistons, crank polish (?), pump and injectors done at reputable agent, new starter, new alternator, new battery, timing chain and tensioners, new clutch etc etc. The new parts list is endless.
Well we eventually got it running once wiring was sorted and everything checked over, timing was out by one tooth and has been reset, but it's got a heavy knock from what appears to be the top of the engine and smokes like a battleship, are they prone to anything up top? Would one tooth out cause a problem on these engines?
Probably going to just buy a used engine for it anyway as I don't really trust the previous owners work, I think he was a little out of his depth. Shame really as he spent over 2k on parts for it.
Any clues on the knock and smoke appreciated.