The Clive the cossie saga continues!!!
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I may be able to help but its not my line of business etc
I deliver pizzas (cue pics of me with hat and pizza etc)
drop me a PM and ill offer advice if i can
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I deliver pizzas (cue pics of me with hat and pizza etc)
drop me a PM and ill offer advice if i can
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I have to say that looking at the noted joblist and the outcome financially it seems that they probably did the said work cheaper than i would...
I also think whoever sold the engine will have done so as a non warranted unit and therefore is not at fault as its impossible to quantify an engines internal state when its sat on a florr somewhere.... its all just been one unfortunate, painfull and expensive excersize for poor Maria...
I dont think ANYONE is at fault here, i just think fate has been extremely unkind to Maria in as much as she has bought an engine second hand which has subsequently failed leaving her back at step 1
I also think whoever sold the engine will have done so as a non warranted unit and therefore is not at fault as its impossible to quantify an engines internal state when its sat on a florr somewhere.... its all just been one unfortunate, painfull and expensive excersize for poor Maria...
I dont think ANYONE is at fault here, i just think fate has been extremely unkind to Maria in as much as she has bought an engine second hand which has subsequently failed leaving her back at step 1
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9 fookin K!...is alot of money and regardless of any other thing the girl came on here just making a point that she spent all that money and it's all fooked right now thats all....give her a fookin break! Feel sorry for you Maria.
Hopefully you can use the majority of your old bits and get a proper engine built for good. Hope you get it sorted soon.
Bests - Sunny.
Hopefully you can use the majority of your old bits and get a proper engine built for good. Hope you get it sorted soon.
Bests - Sunny.
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£2600 for a second hand engine. Is that cheap? I really have no idea on cossie engine costs.
How much is a new bottom end? How much is a head?
I never realised how expensive things were! Fook cossie ownership
Maria - sorry to hear of your troubles. I certainly know how you feel from experience.
How much is a new bottom end? How much is a head?
I never realised how expensive things were! Fook cossie ownership
Maria - sorry to hear of your troubles. I certainly know how you feel from experience.
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Rudey
Not played in Nottm for some time dude through work etc and family commitments etc
Hows you doing . Popeye still thinks your black LOL
Hows the dog
Hows the "weed"
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Not played in Nottm for some time dude through work etc and family commitments etc
Hows you doing . Popeye still thinks your black LOL
Hows the dog
Hows the "weed"
Nige
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Originally Posted by Ryan
no £2600 for a second hand engine is not cheap at all.
but then your going down another alley completely there.
dependant on spec etc etc etc
but then your going down another alley completely there.
dependant on spec etc etc etc
shut it billy elliot! :gayflag:
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I havnt mentioned any names what so ever just told maria to seek legal advice likei would tell anyone else, ive been in simiar position and i re couped my costs
its like the business im in, if i sold a server for 10k when its worth 7k, id have my clients wanting to burn me alive.
same principle, i know a garage/tuner has to make money etc etc but there something called "takin the piss"
maria,
id get the 9k justified first then get quotes from many different peeps as possible and see if/how much ur outta pocket
regards
I havnt mentioned any names what so ever just told maria to seek legal advice likei would tell anyone else, ive been in simiar position and i re couped my costs
its like the business im in, if i sold a server for 10k when its worth 7k, id have my clients wanting to burn me alive.
same principle, i know a garage/tuner has to make money etc etc but there something called "takin the piss"
maria,
id get the 9k justified first then get quotes from many different peeps as possible and see if/how much ur outta pocket
regards
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Originally Posted by RANJ
Pon
I havnt mentioned any names what so ever just told maria to seek legal advice likei would tell anyone else, ive been in simiar position and i re couped my costs
its like the business im in, if i sold a server for 10k when its worth 7k, id have my clients wanting to burn me alive.
same principle, i know a garage/tuner has to make money etc etc but there something called "takin the piss"
maria,
id get the 9k justified first then get quotes from many different peeps as possible and see if/how much ur outta pocket
regards
I havnt mentioned any names what so ever just told maria to seek legal advice likei would tell anyone else, ive been in simiar position and i re couped my costs
its like the business im in, if i sold a server for 10k when its worth 7k, id have my clients wanting to burn me alive.
same principle, i know a garage/tuner has to make money etc etc but there something called "takin the piss"
maria,
id get the 9k justified first then get quotes from many different peeps as possible and see if/how much ur outta pocket
regards
As Above....
Well I was expecting this,
Not that i have to justify the amount we charged.....
our bill was just over 5k
of that consisted.....
20 Hours Labour - Not alot considering the work carried out, - Strip out old engine and inspect.
Sourcing the relevent parts needed (listed below)
Strip the 2WD engine "SUPPLIED BY MARIA" of its sump and auxillary bits that were not suitable for the Esc Cos- water pump, thermostat housing etc etc then refitting the old ones from original engine where possible
Sourcing and Fitting of Management Parts, loom etc
Taking Manifolds off - completely stripping them and sending someone to the chroming place 20 miles away, then picking them up again and rebuilding.
Fitted new cambelt, Pulleys etc etc
Fitted complete engine assembly into car and get running
If anyone can do that little lot for less than 20 Hours fucking good luck to em it took us a good weeks work but because we felt sorry for Maria (maybe some of the lads even fancied her ) we compromised on the labour,
Wish i never bothered but hey ya live and learn!!!!!
Parts included the following
Second Hand 4x4 sump
New ford Oil Pump
Oil pick up pipe
Gaskets etc,
Cambelt
Aux Belt
Chroming of manifold
Powder coated rocker cover
Breather and fitting kit
ACT sensor
Phase sensor
green injectors
3 bar
amplifier
grp a coil
plugs
-31
TPS
Bufty bits - MAP bracket - Ignition moule bracket - Susp tops - Bonnet stay
L8 ECU
L8 Stg3 chip
L8 Loom
Samco Coolant Hoses + ancillary
Samco Boost Hoses
Strut Brace
Alcon Clutch Kit
4x 225-40-18 Yokohama Tyres
AirFilter
+ all oils and fluids etc..........
Theres alot of money in bits there !!!!!
God i love the internet
Maria did tell me earier on today that Mark Shead had looked at the bill and thought we had looked after her ok and he would have been more expensive..........
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Originally Posted by RANJ
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justify the 9k to maria not me its her car
justify the 9k to maria not me its her car
Only charged just under 6..........
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im not ripping anyone, just aired my OPINION that 9k was a bit to steep
considering i was quoted £10500 for a 420 engine supplied fitted inc brand new bottom end and new managemnt
considering i was quoted £10500 for a 420 engine supplied fitted inc brand new bottom end and new managemnt
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Never posted on a Maria thread..is she well fit?
Thats why i go DIY....the labour charges are too much for me to stomach!
Must be gutted...as for 9k you could have bought another Escos!
How about we all chip in a tenner done thru Stu to help the poor girl out?Shoot me down if you like but a bit of unity from us Ford folk wouldnt go astray...maybe give the contract to Stu aswell so he gets business and Maria gets it rebuilt cheaper....Just a suggestion!
Thats why i go DIY....the labour charges are too much for me to stomach!
Must be gutted...as for 9k you could have bought another Escos!
How about we all chip in a tenner done thru Stu to help the poor girl out?Shoot me down if you like but a bit of unity from us Ford folk wouldnt go astray...maybe give the contract to Stu aswell so he gets business and Maria gets it rebuilt cheaper....Just a suggestion!
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Originally Posted by Spiky
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whats up with the block now??????
whats up with the block now??????
Not that its your car or your Business
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How about we all chip in a tenner done thru Stu to help the poor girl out?Shoot me down if you like but a bit of unity from us Ford folk wouldnt go astray...maybe give the contract to Stu aswell so he gets business and Maria gets it rebuilt cheaper....Just a suggestion!
Maybe start a new thread
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Ranj,
Please obtain a quote off Mark to convert EECIV to Webber as well
Please obtain a quote off Mark to convert EECIV to Webber as well
why bring mark into this, he wudnt bother trying to convert it over, prob try and sell u autronic
lol, all ive done is aired an opinion, if u dont like it, then tuff
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Originally Posted by RANJ
why bring mark into this, he wudnt bother trying to convert it over, prob try and sell u autronic
more toys to play with!
Ade gets his ALS switch put in soon! that should b fun down the pub car park @ lunch times!
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that included new block, turbo,, new managemnet,engine dyno setup,water injection/uprated ignition system)
considering the managemnt is nearly 3k, u can see where im coming from
that included new block, turbo,, new managemnet,engine dyno setup,water injection/uprated ignition system)
considering the managemnt is nearly 3k, u can see where im coming from
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Gutted for you Maria
I was going to go down the 2nd hand engine route but though i would just pumb for a fresh rebuild, though i cant afford it really But it is a lot of ££ and i want to know its all know so if things like this happen i got come back
I know how your feeling to Maria Sorry hun just keep the chin up and have a break for the car for a while! that what i did, 9 months break! got back into the car toke it out for 4 days and engine went oh well such is life eh?
I was going to go down the 2nd hand engine route but though i would just pumb for a fresh rebuild, though i cant afford it really But it is a lot of ££ and i want to know its all know so if things like this happen i got come back
I know how your feeling to Maria Sorry hun just keep the chin up and have a break for the car for a while! that what i did, 9 months break! got back into the car toke it out for 4 days and engine went oh well such is life eh?