Got my car back last night after leaving it with Jimmer for the last 3 weeks for him to do a full engine rebuild. I just want to thank him for doing such a top class job on my car and making sure everything was done to the highest possible standard. There probably wasn't a day went by that he didn't call to let me know about progress or that other parts looked worn and could do with replacing.

 

Of course this rebuild could of been of totally been avoided if the replacement engine and turbos I had changed less than 1000 miles ago were fitted properly. Needless to say I've learned my lesson the hard way like a few other people on the forum.

 

Anyhoo here's what was done -

 

The block was rebored too take 87.5mm forged pistons & the cylinder heads were skimmed with valve seats recut & lapped in. All crank journals & internals were polished. New main rod & big end bearings were fitted. All seals & gaskets/copper washers renewed. New Nissan cambelt with SKF cambelt idler bearings fitted. 550 Injectors fitted with Nissan injector seals. All corroded injector plugs replaced with new & spliced into loom. New short water hoses fitted supplying both turbocharger & thermostat housings. Breather hoses replaced along with new PCV valves & new VTC solenoid springs :)

so i get no replies to questions asked, and i need to PAY to obtain a number, so i can spend my money?

 

Thanks for that, but i guess jimmer will not be getting my custom if i have to pay to give my trade

 

and no I wasnt forcing you to pay :rolleyes: .... logically that would be the only way of you getting hold of him unless you find some kind soul who has their number and is willig to give it to you :)

I understand AUP policy Athene, but on that basis, are Ztec going to be renewing their traders' subscription? Just wondering.... :)

I mean this with absolutely no offence to anyone here at all

but, i have been reading your forums for a few days since joining.

 

every mechanic in my area that is on here, has recent (i mean last few days) posts about people in trouble.

 

waiting for cars, rebuilds needed after one etc.

 

the only person i have seen so far is this guy (there maybe problems not posted im aware of that)

so please forgive me as a new guy, but where would you think id go ?

im not really sure what the help from the forum bit means to be honest, but did any of the people with cars stuck somewhere they dont know, or the guy here with a new engine get any help? or money back etc? because if they did for being part of here, then your darn right, i will join as that is fantastic for a club

 

elaborate, im not sure on which cars or members you mean, jimmer may only get a rebuild every few months, traders get rebuilds all the time, they have probs with rebuilds, things take longer than others, other jobs come in hence the waiting and wanting, how many probs have you read about compared to the praises this forum gets, you will only find problems if that is all you are looking for, give it a chance, if you dont like-you wont subscribe, it isnt a neccesity to subscribe, but people feel the need to pay their subs due to the fact they like the help they get and would like to contribute to the club

 

Allan

I mean this with absolutely no offence to anyone here at all

but, i have been reading your forums for a few days since joining.

 

every mechanic in my area that is on here, has recent (i mean last few days) posts about people in trouble.

 

waiting for cars, rebuilds needed after one etc.

 

the only person i have seen so far is this guy (there maybe problems not posted im aware of that)

so please forgive me as a new guy, but where would you think id go ?

im not really sure what the help from the forum bit means to be honest, but did any of the people with cars stuck somewhere they dont know, or the guy here with a new engine get any help? or money back etc? because if they did for being part of here, then your darn right, i will join as that is fantastic for a club

 

What problems have i had then !

 

The engine in the car we are talking about was fitted about a year ago now !

 

and believe me this is the first i know of any problems so judge SWZ as you like !

I understand AUP policy Athene, but on that basis, are Ztec going to be renewing their traders' subscription? Just wondering.... :)

 

they havent requested (as far as i know) to be re subscribed, but i know the thread has been moderated deleting advertising for new customers

 

Allan

TBH is it a good idea being an official trader on here if your a mechanic? seems everyone so far has done better and had the same amount of advertising by not paying to be a trader. Plus they get less mud slung at em.

I understand AUP policy Athene, but on that basis, are Ztec going to be renewing their traders' subscription? Just wondering.... :)

 

 

You might of notice I edited their thread ;) and its more Shunter's place to say being TLO etc - but we're watching :)

and believe me this is the first i know of any problems so judge SWZ as you like !

 

Thought you said you spoke to jimmer about it?

they havent requested (as far as i know) to be re subscribed, but i know the thread has been moderated deleting advertising for new customers

 

Allan

 

You might of notice I edited their thread ;) and its more Shunter's place to say being TLO etc - but we're watching :)

 

 

Mods doing a sterling job. :)

Thought you said you spoke to jimmer about it?

yes, After he read this thread si

right im closing this thread, too many smartarse's on here wiling to kick up a fuss

 

pm me if you have any queries

 

thanks

Allan