2007 rip

[hodge911]

Originally Posted by bobdabuilda

Have you completed the rebuild yet?

Not yet the S/H didn't get here until thursday and its peed down yesterday and today.... decent forecast for tomorrow so plans are to get the head off ready to drop off at machine shop monday to get checked , de-coke , valves and seats recut and valve stem seals fitted and skimmed if recommend

[hodge911]

Scratch my last post ....
Went to remove the head today and I've been ripped (but it's bloody well going back). I knew I was getting a "bare engine" which was fine I only want the head.
When I unwrapped it I was surprised to see the 5 injectors still in as they have even removed the thermostat housing ..... yea they've snapped torx bits in 2 different injector bolts stripped another 3 I managed to remove the bolts from number 1 injector & its seized solid into the head number 3 injector has been siliconed in place so I've started a return dispute .
I know its "the risk you take buying S/H but they should of been a bit more honest in their description...

[bobdabuilda]

[bobdabuilda]

Yikes thats not good and why do people think they can get away with that, especially as the only buyers would be people who know what they are looking at? Im having no luck with getting anyone to do the job in Cardiff as it all seems too much work to have the vehicle recovered to them and repaired. Was looking at autotech for a complete new head and then timing & serp belt/tensioners etc- any idea of how many hours labour would be required for this?

[Bashy]

Originally Posted by Danielpsmith

Hi there is a place called deed swedserv I think it’s in Lancashire which is a distance but they can supply and fit a 2006-2010 engine with a new cambelt kit for around £1500 with a warranty.

I am looking at this option in the new year as my 2006 d5 has 189000 miles on it and it’s really tapping lately and it’s due it’s cambelt next year which is nearly a £500 job so I’m a third there.

As others have said if you like the car definitely get the engine changed as you won’t get a better car for £1500.

Daniel

This could well be just the injector(s) as opposed to tappets etc

[hodge911]

Originally Posted by bobdabuilda

Yikes thats not good and why do people think they can get away with that, especially as the only buyers would be people who know what they are looking at? Im having no luck with getting anyone to do the job in Cardiff as it all seems too much work to have the vehicle recovered to them and repaired. Was looking at autotech for a complete new head and then timing & serp belt/tensioners etc- any idea of how many hours labour would be required for this?

Its a couple of years since I last done a cylinder head job and have never done a d5 before ... it took me around 3-4 hours to get the head off but I'd say if you've done one before you shave a bit off that as you'd know what had to be removed and what doesn't..... I'll let you know how long it takes to rebuild once I source a decent head

[Danielpsmith]

Originally Posted by Bashy

This could well be just the injector(s) as opposed to tappets etc

Hi I have had them checked and it’s the lifters unfortunately also keep getting the tugboat noise too.

I am looking at options at the moment trying to decide whether to change engine but also change the rockers and lifters as well, but I am moving house this week so the car has to take a back seat for the moment.

Also does anyone know how many miles the bottom end can take as mine is on 190000 now and is it worth the top end rebuild sorry for hi jacking your thread.

[hodge911]

Haha the cheeky begger !

The breaker has sent a message saying will I accept £100 partial refund and keep the pile of poop he sent ... that is completely useless . He advertised it as. Low mileage working engine but may have a problem ... ebay has thankfully agreed in my favour as I gave a full description of what they've knacked on it trying to remove the injectors inc pics. They have awarded a full refund and said the seller must pay for the return ...... hence the partial refund offer bloody idiots why would I want to pay £80 for a piece of scrap worth a couple of £

[bobdabuilda]

Originally Posted by hodge911

Haha the cheeky begger !

The breaker has sent a message saying will I accept £100 partial refund and keep the pile of poop he sent ... that is completely useless . He advertised it as. Low mileage working engine but may have a problem ... ebay has thankfully agreed in my favour as I gave a full description of what they've knacked on it trying to remove the injectors inc pics. They have awarded a full refund and said the seller must pay for the return ...... hence the partial refund offer bloody idiots why would I want to pay £80 for a piece of scrap worth a couple of £

Name and shame if its an ebay trader so that nobody else on here gets shafted!

[hodge911]

Originally Posted by bobdabuilda

Name and shame if its an ebay trader so that nobody else on here gets shafted!

I'll wait until I get it sorted first mate