as most of you regulars know, ive built a nice spec engine for my saff using "the best" components i could afford to buy, and many were classed by lots of people as the best there is.

well, the motor was run in for 700 gentle miles, then taken to msd for a live map.

the first day went well, a few adjustments were made, ready for some light mapping on day 2.

i got a call mid morning..... engine failure, they thought a broken inlet cam....


when the rc was removed, the cams were ok.... so the head came off....


inlet valve seat has come out, and basicly killed the piston, head, bore.



the head was 700miles old from a very well respected company, and there is absolutly no doubt that the blame for my failure lies with them....luckily msd have the whole event on datalog.....because i rang the head company today, and apparently it got too hot.....bollocks did it....it was in second gear having light mapping done

so, im now in devon, with a dead car again, and its stuck in blackpool, im asking if anyone can help get her home? or have ideas how...
and what do i do now? im about to contact trading standards for advice, but i fear i will get screwed again...nobody in this world has any balls to admit liability these days


secondly, i must thank stu, kenny and wil at msd, the guys have been so helpfull over the last two days, i really appreciate your help guys, im so sorry for all this agro. i tried my best to make her good, but i guess it just wasnt to be...gutted,