dude Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Lee. If you need some help you have my number, the bad mouthing I understand when your upset, but wont help. Whats happened is pure speculation untill its seen to. In writing or words your warranty is with me and your best route of a affordable fix (if) we have done anything wrong. Feel free to contact me. James You can't really get much fairer than that Lee, my advice is to take James up on his offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Just seen this Lee, gutted for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm sorry but no! The amount of people that have contacted me with simular problems from him is shocking! The best thing I done was get my car out of that place! You really think he would take responsability and admit being liable for bad work manship?! I can imagin it all being stripped, a excuse made, nothin to do with them here's ur bill will be ready in a few months! Harsh u may say but not if you have been through what I have If I do decide to get this looked at I would consider funding the extra delivery to take it else where!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I'm sorry but no! The amount of people that have contacted me with simular problems from him is shocking! The best thing I done was get my car out of that place! You really think he would take responsability and admit being liable for bad work manship?! I can imagin it all being stripped, a excuse made, nothin to do with them here's ur bill will be ready in a few months! Harsh u may say but not if you have been through what I have If I do decide to get this looked at I would consider funding the extra delivery to take it else where!! Fair comment dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Hey dude i think u will get over £10k if u break it. Easily. If u really have had enough and cant fix it, i'd just start breaking it up mate and recouping some wedge from it. Or Try and get it booked in with the likes of SRD, AFR, Paul Whif etc for a proper look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 That's the exact ppl I had in mind! I don't have the space or knowledge to strip so rather it went as one! Surely a normal garage can do checks to diagnose without tearin the engine out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Surely a normal garage can do checks to diagnose without tearin the engine out? You'll probably need to drop the sump, check with a borescope or remove the head to see if there has been any internal damage done. Everything may be fine or it could be a right mess in there, until it's opened up there's no way of knowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 When I tried to start it, it sounded fine just wouldn't actually fire so that mayb a good sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Lee, cranking an engine over with no oil pressure is never a wise thing to do, that's why Nic is suggesting an inspection would be a wise move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuldhat Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Just a thought... With around 600 BHP in mind.. buy a standard TT shortblock, and run on that.. Everything else should be in good working order right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Given the first post description of events and the solaris's reaction to low/zero oil pressure then isn't it more likely the engine is ok and that the fitment of an new oil pump will fix it? Depending on the reason for failure afaik this is still the unknown? part failure, incorrect fitment or impact from something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 yea but i recon the engine is fine obv not sure with out inspection! i was asked how it sounded if i cranked it, and it sounded fine this is what i mean, take every thing out of my engine to save money and stick it on some one elses and have 600bhp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supradoopa Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Just read through this... Gutted for you, I know exactly where you're coming from. I'd hold out till you've had it looked over then make your decision. You'll only regret it if you do sell her for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Lee, you will have to invest a little more in the car to get the full value potential back, selling a broken car will give you such a low return, there is a risk in that the tuner tells you the engine is shot but the gain is it could be a quick fix, then you can repair it and sell for a much better price I would not break it or sell broken if it was me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 i dont have cash thats the prob! ive racked up 5k of debt now from all the problems ect and its got to the point where im like its got to stop! the only reason i have 10k figure in my head as i found a nice m3! ive lost a lot of money with this car so its always been a downer for me so a little more wont hurt if i can get a nice different car at the end of it thats more reliable, cheaper to run and more practical! as u may b able to tell im sick to the back teeth of this car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 as u may b able to tell im sick to the back teeth of this car! Not the best sales pitch:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 EDIT - during the build from missing parts, long delay, on my 4th ecu if i do repair im looking at a min of 200 to get the car to any of the garages on here, then a couple days labour to get engine out, then labour to check, then new pump and then labour to get it all in! its looking like 1k if its that straight forward, i cant run up any more debt! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Use the AA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L33 Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 What for? Taking to a garage or inspection? I only have breakdown cover through my insurance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 What for? Taking to a garage or inspection? I only have breakdown cover through my insurance Push it up the road and get them to relay it to a garage, it will have to go to a specialist as its so much a one off, then take it to the garage of your choice, if you are determined to sell it im sure you can arange with the garage to pay when its sold, even if this costs a little extra, or leave it with them to fix and sell and returm you XXX amount, or maybe if they are doing that they will pick up the car for free!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sinie Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 pad, said he will drop the subby and change the oil pump for 450 cash, if you supply a new pump, if that the route you wanna take Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 how about all the southwest lot come up for the day and between us we can change it for tea and bacon sarnies.:)my vans like a mobile workshop anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprafan72 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 how about all the southwest lot come up for the day and between us we can change it for tea and bacon sarnies.:)my vans like a mobile workshop anyway. Thats an offer you can't refuse mate.. Dont give it up L33.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 how about all the southwest lot come up for the day and between us we can change it for tea and bacon sarnies.:)my vans like a mobile workshop anyway. I'd be happy to pop over and offer assistance be it extra hands or electrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 there you go lee how can you think of leaving a forum like this.im sure there enough knowledge and tools between us all that we could sort the labour side of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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