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Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by deano1988, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. deano1988

    deano1988 New Member

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    hey everyone, ive just joined as i need some advice. its a Malaguti phantom max 125 and ive overheated the engine and its died on me. what to do next?? scooter shop quoted 1k to fix or i replace with a second hand engine/ or repair it myself or sell as spares and repairs?

    Thanks Dean
     
  2. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    1k to swap a engine WOW. Pull the head off and check the bore. It's probably heat siezed. Simple normally to fix.
     
  3. deano1988

    deano1988 New Member

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    hi Jonny, yeah i said no thanks my scooby wouldnt cost that much, ive stripped it down and it looks ok to me but im no expert. simple to fix?? The crank is hard to rotate is that normal?

    Cheers Dean
     
  4. deano1988

    deano1988 New Member

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  5. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    I'm not sure tbh, not sure on the power advantage on the polini over standard..
     

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