Tonks

As its been a decent day i thought to myself. i will give it a clean and a run.

So i gave it a clean then took it to get some petrol. Before i got home trouble struck.

Luck i had a camera on me at the time as i was gonna pull the car by the lake to take some piccys.

here is the pics. ist few of the car looking nice and clean after my efforts this morning









And the slight problem which i have come up with lol






im a little gutted to say the last. I think im facing 2 options. what do u people think.

1. Sell the car as it is. Its mint with loads of history. So even in its poorly state i should be able to get a bit for it.

2. Bang a new standard engine in her. Does anyone know of any decent blocks for sale atm

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

Hold on? It's had a rod out??

Nasty.

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

Not nice mate

Hope you sort something out

Steve.

Oranoco

Source a second hand bottom end. Strip it and build it up with new bearings, rings ets and then get it in there. You can be back on the road and have a nice fresh car again.

Looks minty mate be a shame to get shot just cos a rod felt the nedd to make a dash for freedom

Big Will_

I've got a block for sale at Ł100

P.S - sorry yours is poorly

Tonks

whats the condition of the bottom end like?

vroooom ptssssh

Looks a really nice car, fix it

Jim Green

Well worth fixing I'd Say........

You won't get anywhere near what it's worth with a knackered engine in it, or selling it as a rolling shell.

Get yer ovies on, and get it done...............

Zetecfiesta

gutting mate!!

petermintrst

that looks in excellent condition. defo get a new engine sorted & keep it going. its not the engines that are problems with these its the shells. so if u still love rsts and get rid of that one, u made end up with a shitt*r

Mr RS500

iTrader: (6)

That turbo looks stunning mate Must be worth fixing

I have a very sweet rst engine for Ł400 if you want it ,,head and block

Either way you must fix it as it looks stunning

bud-weis

fookin ell mate!!

vroooom ptssssh

Infact, makes me want a black series 2

Number1

that looks very tidy mate, mines the opposite, good motor, bodywork is shagged, going to break mine keeping engine etc and save up some money and hunt high and low for a mint standard one then transfer the good bits tastefully. rebuild it mate i would source another block maybe get a zetec bottom end in there...

Dave

Hardeep_Singh

just what i was thinking looking at the pictures.

thats a very clean one there mate, cant beat black erst look HARD!

vroooom ptssssh

Wonder what a good nick series 1 would break for

Tonks

same the block wasnt hard enough

mathewwebber

that makes me want my black onion back again

It looks sweet and it would be a shame to let it go just coz of an engine problem

EIL132

Reminds me of why I got rid of mine TBH Shit luck tho

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

I have to say, though, you are inaccurate there. White one's look hardest. They tend to be fastest too.

adamS2RST

Agreed, i've owned 3 black S2's, but won't go back from my white one

Anyway....back to the topic...how the fook did you manage that! You must have been seriously ragging that and/or that engine had serious issues somewhere.....you can still see the steam coming from the hole in the block in that pic!

Dan

Not good mate, sorry to see that! Defo fix it!

rauri

sorry to hear about your car,as we say up this way "shes put a leg out of bed"

dont break it tho...and ignore christian...black rs's are defo best

Anonymous

defo fix her thats lovely

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

A rebuilt bottom end wouldn't cost you any more than Ł1500 I would have thought. Painful I know, but at least you know you have a good one then.

Tonks

any ideas where to get a good one from. you could get a rebuilt block for that though couldnt u

Jamie

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

I imagine that we could rebuild your engine for that kind of money. Would need a donor engine though.

Tonks

lol. i dont think i will get away with using the one in the car lol. for that kind a money do u get new pistons etc

J

Christian and Beccy

iTrader: (14)

Yes, I reckon that price would cover new Mahle's.

The bottom end would be checked/machined/bored, most probably lightened and balanced too. Top quality bearings, Ford gaskets/seals etc.