hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 So we all had a really good day at the surry rolling road day yesterday. My NA did better than the guys there expected and the curve was not to bad either. The fueling seemed pretty good too. So not issues and a good run and one very happy owner. For about 6 hours:( On the way back to shropshire with the 2 jamies (g-nemie and magictourch) we were running just all fine and nice, nearly home and thats when the engine gave way:( I heard a loud rattle from the engine and a few seconds BANG and a large cloud of smoke from the engine. I pulled over on the hard shoulder, jumped out, popped the bonet to see a small fire, which was presumably oil. I dont know what happened but it spat oil out everywhere with no warning. We've not looked at it yet but will do today to see if we can find the route of the problem. But needless to say the engine seems to be seased. Ive been saving towards an NA-TT conversion but Im still not there yet so Im going to have to drop another NA into it for now as its my daily drive and need it back on the road asap. Im gutted though:( Oh sorry for the long thread by the way, I didnt realise it would be so long:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorry to hear that mate, nice looking car you have there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Christ Adam!! Sorry to hear this mate. Is it not worth getting a smal loan and going straight TT. Can't se that putting another NA engine in there is going to be particularly cost effective? H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorry to hear that mate, nice looking car you have there. Thanks Jamie, it was nice meeting you yesterday:) Christ Adam!! Sorry to hear this mate. Is it not worth getting a smal loan and going straight TT. Can't se that putting another NA engine in there is going to be particularly cost effective? H. Paul mate, Id love to go NA-TT but not quite got the funds yet and really need a motor for work. Me andhelen are trying to get a place of our own too so cant dip into too much of our savings yet. Plus I might be able to make pancakes if I can get a NA dropped in:D TT is the way forward but I'll just have wait and see what the crack is first:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 sorry to hear this Ad, it could've been much worse if the fire had taken hold. I've not heard of an NA letting go like this before. CW may have a spare low mileage NA engine from memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 No me either pete. I was lucky jamie was behined me with a fire extinguisher (spelling). Thanks for the advise about Chris. I will drop him an email or call him later:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Wow...as Pete said, not heard of NA lumps going...(and mine got abused sometimes)... Keep us informed as to investigation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Wow...as Pete said, not heard of NA lumps going...(and mine got abused sometimes)... Keep us informed as to investigation ChrisSZ had a couple of NA engines let go on him iirc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 ChrisSZ had a couple of NA engines let go on him iirc. The oil pump went in both of Chris's engine's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 I think that may have gone on mine. Just a guess but as oil p**ssed out after it went bang. I'll let you know what we find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Gutted for you matey, thats not so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Unlucky chap, find out what went wrong before you go about getting a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Unlucky chap, find out what went wrong before you go about getting a replacement. Will do col:) Hopefully we will find it later today. There goes my day in the pub to watch the footy:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JODY T Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 the only ones i have seen let go are from oil starvation... so oil pump or lack of oil in the first place.. sorry to hear about it.. im sure ull be back on the road soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Digsy has bought that NA engine that Chris Wilson has. Hope you find another spare. I've not heard of many NA's letting go, wonder why it did....it's a bit odd it happened after a Dyno run. I take it the oil level was ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Yeh the oil was checked friday night and was fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorry to here that mate. Like H said, maybe it was fate telling you to get your finger out and do the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 What time did your NA go on the dyno, I dont even remember it running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorry to hear about that. How much does an NA engine go for? If it does need replacing, and seeing as you want to go NA-TT, then it might be cheaper just to get a shit-box runaround. Depends on how much the NA blocks are. Just thinking that would give you more time to do the conversion when you go have the funds as it won't be your daily driver. Whatever you do, all the best with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 What time did your NA go on the dyno, I dont even remember it running. Second one on at around 10.30 I think. We were on nice and early because we had quite a long run home (or nearly home as the case might be:d). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Second one on at around 10.30 I think. We were on nice and early because we had quite a long run home (or nearly home as the case might be:d). Ahh that would explain it as I didnt get there till after 11am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Sorry to hear about that. How much does an NA engine go for? If it does need replacing, and seeing as you want to go NA-TT, then it might be cheaper just to get a shit-box runaround. Depends on how much the NA blocks are. Just thinking that would give you more time to do the conversion when you go have the funds as it won't be your daily driver. Whatever you do, all the best with it. I have thought about doig that. But again i'll have to see what happens over the next day or 2. The price of an NA...not sure really, I dont think Ive ever seen one on here go for more than £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Ian Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Jeeees sorry to hear this Adam hope you get it sorted asap and for little cost too Cheers -Ian- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted May 11, 2008 Author Share Posted May 11, 2008 Ahh that would explain it as I didnt get there till after 11am. Which one was yours Wez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted May 11, 2008 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Which one was yours Wez? My car is still missing an exhaust so I wasnt running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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