Marty Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 mate, its this car off half way down this thread isnt it? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=87291&page=2 looks like it had a rebuild 30k ago apparently, and a slight bump maybe ? Think the last owner must have driven it like a complete idiot for the engine to be damaged again in 30k, really bad luck mate, feel for you I remember reading somewhere that you have got some rights even if you buy off a private seller? sure it says something on the 1st few pages of autotrader about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 terrible luck ..... get it checked out my a pro (i think whifbitz is close to you?) could well be something else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 It's be going straight back with a boat load of lube on the bumper incase it needed inserted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 mate, its this car off half way down this thread isnt it? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=87291&page=2 looks like it had a rebuild 30k ago apparently, and a slight bump maybe ? Think the last owner must have driven it like a complete idiot for the engine to be damaged again in 30k, really bad luck mate, feel for you I remember reading somewhere that you have got some rights even if you buy off a private seller? sure it says something on the 1st few pages of autotrader about it. yea thats it, engine going was the last thing i expected!! I knew it had a knew engine 30k miles ago, he had the reciept for it and everything. The car was HPI clear, i did the check, i noticed the front panel lining, but my friend does bodywork and said he'll just get it lined up properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Try colchester, bob 01206861791 or yan 01206252262 tell them steve give you there numbers, just ask for a price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 looks like it had a rebuild 30k ago apparently, and a slight bump maybe ? Think the last owner must have driven it like a complete idiot for the engine to be damaged again in 30k, really bad luck mate, feel for you Some engine rebuilds are better than others..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hob Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 I remember reading somewhere that you have got some rights even if you buy off a private seller? sure it says something on the 1st few pages of autotrader about it. IIRC if something is "significantly" different than described you can claim, but then it starts getting very lawyerish very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 You could go through small claims court, but it would take ages. Did he give you a recipt and did it say seen as sold or something similar?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguin Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 can i ask, have you had the car checked by someone who knows supras? i honestly think it could be a blown turbo.... (which would be a much cheaper option.... or an easy route to a single ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 guys, what does it mean when they say that the bottom end is gone? Why does it happen? How to avoid it happening? what are the tell tale signs? is it worth upgrading the components when rebuilding the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 [[i knew it had a knew engine 30k miles ago, he had the reciept for it and everything]] have you got the reciept now if so who did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Really sorry to hear this bud, can't imagine how you must feel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 guys, what does it mean when they say that the bottom end is gone? Why does it happen? How to avoid it happening? what are the tell tale signs? is it worth upgrading the components when rebuilding the engine. Why?? Most likley some sort of oil problem. Shit oil, lack of etc..... How to look after?? Oil Pressure. As soon as it hit's ZERO stop driving. When rebuilding you'd expect the stock componets to be measured and checked so should be part and parcel. Some video here of how mine was http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=62337&highlight=bottom+end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 cheers bud.....im still surprised that he didnt notice anything unusual in the test drive. even if someone knows very little about supras, the car couldnt have sounded and felt normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 guys, what does it mean when they say that the bottom end is gone? Why does it happen? How to avoid it happening? what are the tell tale signs? is it worth upgrading the components when rebuilding the engine. This would all be checked if you were having a rebuild. The crank runs on bearings when they go it all goes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 sorry to hear that mate, but a UK TT for £7K is very cheap and I hope you fix it they way it should be and you still have a good cheap Uk car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr keef Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 Nightmare:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 You could go through small claims court, but it would take ages. Did he give you a recipt and did it say seen as sold or something similar?? he did, but its not signed by me tho, and only i have got a copy. have you got the reciept now if so who did it it was done by Benchsound ltd Engine reconditioning. at the cost of £4948, it included 6 pistons, main shells, B/end shells, Full gasket set, 4 inlet vavle's, 12 echuast vavles, timing belt and few other bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 it was done by Benchsound ltd Engine reconditioning. at the cost of £4948, it included 6 pistons, main shells, B/end shells, Full gasket set, 4 inlet vavle's, 12 echuast vavles, timing belt and few other bits. Nearly £5K???? Im in the wrong business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 he did, but its not signed by me tho, and only i have got a copy. it was done by Benchsound ltd Engine reconditioning. at the cost of £4948, it included 6 pistons, main shells, B/end shells, Full gasket set, 4 inlet vavle's, 12 echuast vavles, timing belt and few other bits.I would start with them first;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 that price cant be right? jeezus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bog Posted October 31, 2006 Author Share Posted October 31, 2006 that was 2 years ago tho, so prices may have changed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 im still surprised that he didnt notice anything unusual in the test drive. even if someone knows very little about supras, the car couldnt have sounded and felt normal. If only it were that simple. I know a bit about Supras and have done many miles over the years. I was still taken by surprise when the two engines I've managed to blow up did so. Just count yourself lucky you have no experience of this. It's not always "operator error" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Gutted. Must be heart breaking to have that happen. Bog, i supply used parts for the supra. If i can source you a low mileage engine i'll let you know and sort you a good price. All our engines are warranted. Might i suggest maybe getting one of the more 'technical members' to give it the once over to see if its definately a bottom end issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 I've got a UK engine if you need it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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