it`s not fair

[malcolmk]

not good news!both top end and bottom end,the clips that hold the oil pipes corroded threw all oil out ,and due to the few seconds it took me to realise somthing was wrong ,damage done,so trying to source replacement engine, braydon will phone me , within the hour hopefully, the cars too good to scrap,all new koni,eibrech springs,new front,rear lights assemblies, new leather seats, induction kit(garage said this wasn`t the problem)just bad luck,can`t believe how upset i feel, as material things never bother me,regards malcolmk

Forgive me for having a chuckle, but i'm thinking OUCH! at the same time.
My condolences, and i hope it isnt too painful to fix.
oo, just read your post ^ No oil press light first?

[malcolmk]

Originally Posted by angmarwitch

Forgive me for having a chuckle, but i'm thinking OUCH! at the same time.
My condolences, and i hope it isnt too painful to fix.
oo, just read your post ^ No oil press light first?

no , it just happened so quick,couldn`t quite believe it myself,its either getting another engine or another vehicle and putting all my" bits" on it ,either way i`m really fed up,regards malcolmk

well, if you love the car, the sensible option is to get a replacement engine.....maybe a v8? - now theres a project starting.

is your engine repairable? or is that it?

[malcolmk]

Originally Posted by angmarwitch

well, if you love the car, the sensible option is to get a replacement engine.....maybe a v8? - now theres a project starting.

is your engine repairable? or is that it?

that`s it ,both top end and all bottom end,i havn`t the health anymore to take on a long project,as no shed ,garage or even a garden so all would have to be done on the road,so out of the question,if can`t get good engine will have to sell,

[malcolmk]

feeling happier,managed to get another engine from prestige,so at least there`s a guarantee cost £695, which is a lot less than i had planed for,should get it by friday,thanks to everyone for their comments some did make me smile, and thanks bigchris, sorry if i let u down in buying your motor.regards malcolmk

[john h]

Well done, I hope it turns out well

[malcolmk]

engines arrived,but garage said i would be best to get a new turbo as more than likely its" done "aswell, phoned a few, one local volvo/saab breakers has one ,said he`ll check it out and to give him a ring tommorow at noon, so lets hope its ok and not too expensive.

Fingers crossed for you. If it's looking expensive see if you can get one of the two you'll now have re-conditioned localy, while you run around with the best of the two ? Get you back on the road quicker ?

[malcolmk]

got a phone call from garage,who told me wrong engine! all fitments are awd, pannicked for a few seconds, quick phone call to prestige who confirmed that all that is needed is to transfer my flywheel etc, they even called the garage , so all on track again.