Posted July 17, 200816 yr Scott has just rang to tell me the "super dooper forged engine" I bought of JD'z has a problem. How much of a problem determines what I do with teh car, so there maybe some bits for sale tonight as I am sick and tired of being ripped off with this car. This is now the 3rd time
July 17, 200816 yr Dude stop fooking about trying to get bargains and tell scott to build the engine you want and give him a list of parts and let him get on with it. Its the ONLY way you will end up with what you want.
July 17, 200816 yr Is this scott at redline on the A127 ?. Depending on what the problem is is it not worth just getting it sorted by him. He knows what he's doing so you can be sure that it's gonna be good. If you do decide to give up and break the car, 1st dibs on the coil overs lol :). Seriously though, I really hope you an get it sorted and just enjoy driving it for a change.
July 17, 200816 yr Is this scott at redline on the A127 ?. Scott has split from redline now and runs his own garage in southend caled NEXUS.
July 17, 200816 yr hang in their Chris ...its along haul getting these cars right, but the way they still turn heads and go and sound and make you feel when you rip the doors off the pikey in the Cayman S at the private traffic lights officer is just too good to give up
July 17, 200816 yr Sory folks. I am not geting rid of the car, but im not wasting any more money on it, im also not happy that people on here knew there was an issue with the engine and didnt feel it worth while letting other members know who would be buying it.
July 17, 200816 yr Dude stop fooking about trying to get bargains and tell scott to build the engine you want and give him a list of parts and let him get on with it. Its the ONLY way you will end up with what you want. Sound advice indeed. Thats just what I am currently doing only it is not with Scott but someone else down Essex way. IMO starting with other peoples cast-offs is a no-no.
July 17, 200816 yr Just had mine rebuilt by scott but its missfiring on number 6 :( he will be taking it apart again though. Edited July 18, 200816 yr by j1mmytt
July 17, 200816 yr Sory folks. I am not geting rid of the car, but im not wasting any more money on it, im also not happy that people on here knew there was an issue with the engine and didnt feel it worth while letting other members know who would be buying it. What's the prob witht he engine?? is it bad... sorry i dont know the story behind it, but from the sounds of it there was some miss givings with reguards the state of said engine...... is it not sortable??
July 17, 200816 yr If scott knows what he's doing then why the hell have i got zero compression from number 6 after a fresh build with 50 miles?? No Idea have you spoken to scott? Thats where I would start.
July 17, 200816 yr No Idea have you spoken to scott? Thats where I would start. spoke to Oly he said scott will ring me but hes not answering phone now.
July 17, 200816 yr I cant beleive how badly the engine was. Bores where machined by a dremmell by the looks of it, no realy they are that bad. Conrods where round the wrong way. no seriously Pistons are obviously dammaged and scrap Heads have valve clearance and oil journal issues caused probably through bad fitting of valves and oil feed starvation Crank on number 6 pot is in need of major work. All in all the engine was not fit for purpose. Im just realy glad I didnt fit it without checking it first, nothing is salvageable.
July 17, 200816 yr I cant beleive how badly the engine was. Bores where machined by a dremmell by the looks of it, no realy they are that bad. Conrods where round the wrong way. no seriously Pistons are obviously dammaged and scrap Heads have valve clearance and oil journal issues caused probably through bad fitting of valves and oil feed starvation Crank on number 6 pot is in need of major work. All in all the engine was not fit for purpose. Im just realy glad I didnt fit it without checking it first, nothing is salvageable. Its becouse of the the possibility of having the type of problems that you are experiencing with your engine, that i wouldnt ever take mine to a garage for work doing to it. If something needs doing to it i would stick to doing it yourself and taking parts individually to the correct specialist for the part that you need doing and then rebuild it yourself. Thats the only way to make sure that it gets done right. First time every time.
July 17, 200816 yr Its becouse of the the possibility of having the type of problems that you are experiencing with your engine, that i wouldnt ever take mine to a garage for work doing to it. If something needs doing to it i would stick to doing it yourself and taking parts individually to the correct specialist for the part that you need doing and then rebuild it yourself. Thats the only way to make sure that it gets done right. First time every time. well said dave now get on with mine LOL:rofl::rofl::rofl:
July 18, 200816 yr If something needs doing to it i would stick to doing it yourself and taking parts individually to the correct specialist for the part that you need doing and then rebuild it yourself. Thats the only way to make sure that it gets done right. First time every time. So by your reconing I would of got the greatest engine in teh world because thats what the guy did, he did it himself to be sure. well that dispells thats theory, I leave it at putting the con rods in the wrong way but what I am most pissed about is that people on here kknew John was having problems with a smokey engine and had asked tehir advice, they then kept stum when he sold it.:nono: not very bloody club friendly that and I am deciding whether to name them
July 18, 200816 yr So by your reconing I would of got the greatest engine in teh world because thats what the guy did, he did it himself to be sure. well that dispells thats theory, I leave it at putting the con rods in the wrong way but what I am most pissed about is that people on here kknew John was having problems with a smokey engine and had asked tehir advice, they then kept stum when he sold it.:nono: not very bloody club friendly that and I am deciding whether to name them Name and shame bud:D
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