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Oh Bugger...

Started by RsSpyder , Apr 14 2009 12:03 PM

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#1 RsSpyder

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 12:03 PM

This morning we dropped the min bin off at pitstop brize norton for it to go on the rollers. Now we just got a call off the guy saying that they dont want to take it on the rolling road because they think it will blow itself to pieces!!

Apparently they think its either the small end thats gone, or the pistons are hitting the head.

They are going to take the head off this afternoon and check it out.

This is going to be EXPENSIVE!

Haha also my dad mentioned taking it on l2b to the guy on the phone. The guys reply was 'in this state theres no way i would take it on l2b!'

Basically the cars knackered. Bum.

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#2 MiniMonty

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 12:23 PM

That's a real shame...
Cross your fingers though - it might not be that bad !

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#3 mini93

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 02:33 PM

thats a shame! hopefully it isnt too bad!

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#4 Danny_California

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 03:40 PM

Ahem... flipfront type R ahem.... :shifty:

Gutted though mate, hope it doesnt lighten your wallet too much! But look at it this way, after a complete engine rebuild, it should all be bullet proof and a lot quicker!

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#5 RsSpyder

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:14 PM

The words 'complete engine rebuild' scare the crap out of me

But yeah you're right, it should be faster and hopefully wont break down on l2b!

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#6 Mini-Mad-Craig

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:29 PM

Unlucky dude Good luck with it all

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#7 captainjack15

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:37 PM

Thats a kick in the balls :shifty:

But yeah Engine Rebuild does sound a lil daunting

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#8 E.L.M.O

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:41 PM

why dont you grab yourself an engine of ebay and do a quick change? Might get you running in time for L2b?

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...i...:1|240:1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...-...:1|240:1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...o...:1|240:1318

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#9 1987_ParkLane

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:43 PM

Hope it doesn't turn out too bad mate

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#10 Danny_California

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Posted 14 April 2009 - 04:57 PM

why dont you grab yourself an engine of ebay and do a quick change? Might get you running in time for L2b?

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...i...:1|240:1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...-...:1|240:1318

http://cgi.ebay.co.u...o...:1|240:1318

Problem with buying engines on ebay is that anyone can sell anything on there. If you do go for this option, get someone who knows exactly what they are looking at to scrutinize the engine for any possible weakness before you put it in, or even better if possible before you buy it.