Nic Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I feel like crying My car went in yesterday to get the turbo kit fitted, which I was really excited about. Got a message today saying there is a problem. I've just been down to see my car, basically the complete compressor side of number 2 turbo has disintegrated and been ingested by the engine. There are bits of turbo in the intake piping, in the engine oil and even in the exhaust. It was still running when I managed to get off the highway when the turbos went, but it must be completely trashed inside from the amount of metal that's gone through it. I can't afford to get her fixed, so not sure what I'm going to do now. I'm off to find a big tall building, I may be some time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Bummer man, that sucks. Hope you get it sorted ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Ahh, what a shame. What about taking the gamble and putting a 2nd hand engine in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millsy Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sorry to hear that - it's my worst nightmare, taking Supra in for something quite straight forward only to find something much more serious. I really hope you find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Shit sorry Nic thats a real shame, just before xmas and all.....how about trying titan or MPV for one of there blocks? or maybe jezzybabes for a spare engine? the cool thing is you could probably do the work yourself if you felt confident enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Really sorry to hear thin Nic, it couldn't have come at a worse time. I hope you find someway of over coming this problem asap. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Your really not havening much luck are you! Just jump, it will be for the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 how about trying titan or MPV for one of there blocks? or maybe jezzybabes for a spare engine? the cool thing is you could probably do the work yourself if you felt confident enough i know it's early mate but pay attention lol he can't really afford a new block and jezzy is on the other side of the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I feel like crying I'm off to find a big tall building, I may be some time..... Didn't think it would take long to find a tall building in Hong Kong.!!!! Hope you get it sorted Nic, wouldn't wish that on anybody!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamer Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Don't jump just yet. At least wait until after the bonnet dampener GB Chin up Nic, one day you will look back on this and laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 i know it's early mate but pay attention lol he can't really afford a new block and jezzy is on the other side of the world its my fault for not reading the whole post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Bummer! *cough* insurance job ? *cough* j/k. Hope something comes up to get this sorted for you amigo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Wow what a bummer , toyota block are pretty tough though it could still be ok, hope all is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thats pants mate Don't worry about though Nic and enjoy Christmas. I'm sure it will get sorted soon in the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sorry to hear that mate. Nothing worse than something going wrong on the car, put's you on a real downer. I have just found that my clutch is slipping, it's ruined Xmas knowing that the car isn't running properly. Just going to drink a lot to help forget about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thats bad luck Nic, how come it shat itself? any idea what caused it?. Nice s/h donkey out of japan to get going, cant be that pricey with your contacts!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Sorry to hear that Nic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest raju Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 you must have thrashed it....show love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 you must have thrashed it....show love dont be stupid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 dam that sucks.... hope you get it sorted soon dude.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Thats bad luck Nic, how come it shat itself? any idea what caused it?. Nice s/h donkey out of japan to get going, cant be that pricey with your contacts!. BPU for 4 years or whatever it was on stock ceramics UL nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Ouch, bad luck Nic. You have my sympathies - I know how distressing that can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Really sorry to hear this Nic, keep your head up and I hope you get it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 That's a real pisser. Feel for you mate. Is the whole long block toast? Can you save it? Or is it replacement only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fat_controller Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 at least once it's done it's done, just save your penny's and get a good rebuild done. oh and sorry to here this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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