Without naming any names, 'cos that's not the point, I just wanna warn other less technically minded/mechanically able owners like myself to be very aware of what is actually being done to their pride and joy when it's in a garage.

 

The case in point is this :- I managed to get hold of a set of Megan Racing decats and divorced wastegate downpipes from the states, and had a look at fitting them myself - but took one look underneath and thought better of it. So, I took my Z to a local 'reputable' specialist who duly did the work for me. Firstly, although initially satisfied, I noticed a couple of days later that the whole exhaust system was a bit wonky and was rubbing on the transporter hooks - so that had to be rectified. But, only this weekend, I was having my PCV's changed when it was noticed that one of my O2 sensors wasn't connected. On further inspection - I DIDN'T HAVE ANY O2 SENSORS!! They've mysteriously disappeared!! The downpipes fitted do accept O2's but still have the blanking nuts in. I wouldn't have minded if there was good reason for not refitting them, and I would have paid for new ones if required to, but I was never told anything about them. TBH, if it wasn't pointed out to me by someone who really knows their stuff, I probably would never have known.

 

So, my advice would be to get to know your engine a bit, make sure you use a garage with good forum recommendations, and CHECK EVERYTHING!! It's so 'British' not to pick fault and complain - but sometimes it's necessary!! If you know who you are - :nono: :slap:, no more business for you.

 

Phew, rant over :D.

Without naming any names, 'cos that's not the point, I just wanna warn other less technically minded/mechanically able owners like myself to be very aware of what is actually being done to their pride and joy when it's in a garage.

 

The case in point is this :- I managed to get hold of a set of Megan Racing decats and divorced wastegate downpipes from the states, and had a look at fitting them myself - but took one look underneath and thought better of it. So, I took my Z to a local 'reputable' specialist who duly did the work for me. Firstly, although initially satisfied, I noticed a couple of days later that the whole exhaust system was a bit wonky and was rubbing on the transporter hooks - so that had to be rectified. But, only this weekend, I was having my PCV's changed when it was noticed that one of my O2 sensors wasn't connected. On further inspection - I DIDN'T HAVE ANY O2 SENSORS!! They've mysteriously disappeared!! The downpipes fitted do accept O2's but still have the blanking nuts in. I wouldn't have minded if there was good reason for not refitting them, and I would have paid for new ones if required to, but I was never told anything about them. TBH, if it wasn't pointed out to me by someone who really knows their stuff, I probably would never have known.

 

So, my advice would be to get to know your engine a bit, make sure you use a garage with good forum recommendations, and CHECK EVERYTHING!! It's so 'British' not to pick fault and complain - but sometimes it's necessary!! If you know who you are - :nono: :slap:, no more business for you.

 

Phew, rant over :D.

 

sorry to read that mate,but why not take it a 300 specialist who know the car inside out,is the person in mind have any connection with this forum,otherwise someone else might fall for the shoddy work :rolleyes:

:mad:

 

Pisses me off that!!

Oh Dear:( Have you asked the garrage in question why they did not fit them?

Without naming any names, 'cos that's not the point, I just wanna warn other less technically minded/mechanically able owners like myself to be very aware of what is actually being done to their pride and joy when it's in a garage.

 

The case in point is this :- I managed to get hold of a set of Megan Racing decats and divorced wastegate downpipes from the states, and had a look at fitting them myself - but took one look underneath and thought better of it. So, I took my Z to a local 'reputable' specialist who duly did the work for me. Firstly, although initially satisfied, I noticed a couple of days later that the whole exhaust system was a bit wonky and was rubbing on the transporter hooks - so that had to be rectified. But, only this weekend, I was having my PCV's changed when it was noticed that one of my O2 sensors wasn't connected. On further inspection - I DIDN'T HAVE ANY O2 SENSORS!! They've mysteriously disappeared!! The downpipes fitted do accept O2's but still have the blanking nuts in. I wouldn't have minded if there was good reason for not refitting them, and I would have paid for new ones if required to, but I was never told anything about them. TBH, if it wasn't pointed out to me by someone who really knows their stuff, I probably would never have known.

 

So, my advice would be to get to know your engine a bit, make sure you use a garage with good forum recommendations, and CHECK EVERYTHING!! It's so 'British' not to pick fault and complain - but sometimes it's necessary!! If you know who you are - :nono: :slap:, no more business for you.

 

Phew, rant over :D.

I presume this was not a 300 speacialist but a generic garage , even then no excuse really

 

Ryan

I presume this was not a 300 speacialist but a generic garage , even then no excuse really

 

Ryan

 

You'd think so but ......

As Rolf would say, "Can you tell who it is yet?" :eek: :(

As Rolf would say, "Can you tell who it is yet?" :eek: :(

Duffer? :rofl: ;)

nah - duffer wouldnt have got round to starting it yet :rofl:

Oh Dear:( Have you asked the garrage in question why they did not fit them?

 

No, only found out yesterday afternoon. Really can't be ar$ed with the argument to be honest - so I'll just get some new ones, as and when, and pay someone who REALLY knows Zed's to fit them for me.

 

I can't believe that, in this age of customer service etc., that people can still make a living by bodging jobs and ripping people off :headvswal

 

Must..........not.........swear :x: :x: :x: !!

nah - duffer wouldnt have got round to starting it yet :rofl:

:eek:

I have a pair!-pm if needed bud! :D

O2 sensors Darren, not fruit ffs! ;)

Peach, How is the car running with out them?? good / Bad or no difference, Smokey ??

O2 sensors Darren, not fruit ffs! ;)

 

:slap: Silly fooker! :D

Peach, How is the car running with out them?? good / Bad or no difference, Smokey ??

 

Smokey and rich, but remarkably smooth at the moment bud.

 

Can missing/knackered O2's cause a bit of smoke then chaps?

Smokey and rich, but remarkably smooth at the moment bud.

 

Can missing/knackered O2's cause a bit of smoke then chaps?

Ask Boldy bud-his have been disconnected since he got the car!

Dave gave it a Conzult at Newark and came up clean??? :rolleyes:

Hey, what the hell, I might leave 'em off then!! MPG doesn't seem too bad, pipes go a bit black though - might try resetting the ECU to see if it'll drop the O2 values or something.

 

 

 

Hey, almost sounded like I knew what I was talking about then :D:D (I think JD said something like that on Saturday ;))

that would pi55 me off. you should take it back, you should not have to pay for them. :nono:

that would pi55 me off. you should take it back, you should not have to pay for them. :nono:

 

I know, but it was some time ago now, and I can't be ar$ed with the hassle.

 

I do seem to have the very rare ability of not getting wound up too easily. The way I see it is that this 'specialist' was getting regular business from me, which would have continued if he hadn't f**ked up like this. So, he lost at the end of the day - I've got a lot of money earmarked for my Zed, and now he's getting none of it :tongue: !!

I know, but it was some time ago now, and I can't be ar$ed with the hassle.

 

I do seem to have the very rare ability of not getting wound up too easily. The way I see it is that this 'specialist' was getting regular business from me, which would have continued if he hadn't f**ked up like this. So, he lost at the end of the day - I've got a lot of money earmarked for my Zed, and now he's getting none of it :tongue: !!

 

That's the spirit!....fook em'! :D

that would pi55 me off. you should take it back, you should not have to pay for them. :nono:

 

I would also have taken it back and at least asked why they were left off.

Name and Shame, Name and Shame, Name and Shame

la la lala laaaaa

heres a clue it aint the 1st complaint against them or 2nd or 3rd 4 5 6 7 8 9-------999 etc

LOL

Name and Shame, Name and Shame, Name and Shame

la la lala laaaaa

heres a clue it aint the 1st complaint against them or 2nd or 3rd 4 5 6 7 8 9-------999 etc

LOL

 

Hate to tell you this, but Kiwk Fit arnt Z specialists :rofl:

:nelson: