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ShortStuff 26-06-2004 17:57

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Well I've decided I must be jinxed! I broke down in my car yesterday and thought it was just a dead battery - but of course - that would be too cheap to fix and I have just found out I've managed to sieze up the engine! Some people may know that this is the second car and second engine I've managed to go through in 6 months (the first being my dad's - opps!)

Why is it other people can buy absolute bangers for next to nothing and they last years?

So if anyone has a Ford Fiesta engine going spare - please PM me! Meanwhile - I'm going to get really drunk and feel sorry for myself (well I'm not driving in the morning!)

WINGY 26-06-2004 18:20

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Tell me about it!!!!
I broke down last night too. Thought i had a fuel pump problem, turbed out to be the cam belt grrrrrrr

Sparkologist 26-06-2004 19:02

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You two have my sympathys.
Nearly two years ago, I siezed the engine on my 'onda, when i found it didn't like running at 7,000 rpm. I got a re-conditioned engine sourced and fitted by Alan Price Autos in Blackburn for £500, and it's still going strong.

Needless to say, my driving style is now less Ayrton Senna and more like Driving Miss Daisy.

WINGY 26-06-2004 21:06

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I'm hoping it won't come to it but i got quoted £1100 + vat for a second hand one. And thats if i fit it myself!!

ShortStuff 26-06-2004 21:13

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Well Wingy you've cheered me up!

I should remember that there's always someone less fortunate than me. In this case - you!!!!!!! Only joking......

Sparky - I don't think my engined siezed up cos I was running it at high rev's, I don't even think the rev counter goes up to 7,000! It sounds like it's gonna fall apart at 3,000!

WINGY 26-06-2004 21:19

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Have you tried dipping the oil????

ShortStuff 26-06-2004 21:44

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I believe when you own a car - you must never get your own hands dirty! Therefore, my Dad's had a look at it and so has a garage - couldn't tell you if they've "dipped the oil" (Eh?)

ShortStuff 26-06-2004 21:46

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Just noticed the apostrope shouldn't be in Dad's - incase Iggy Wiggys checking everyone's punctuation!

WINGY 26-06-2004 21:46

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I mean the weekly checks! Check the oil and water.......

ShortStuff 26-06-2004 22:11

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I (as in Dad) did all that in January! Surely it doesn't need doing again????????

Doug 26-06-2004 22:20

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Whooops....

Less 27-06-2004 08:52

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Originally Posted by Doug
Whooops....

She's such a sweet child but there are times when i could cry, back in january i did a mini service on it discovered that it needed either a) a longer dipstick or b) oil. I went for the easy option of putting more oil in & @ the same time explained the need for regular checks of the various bits & pieces.

I should have known by the glazed look in her eyes that this is a man thing & she didn't understand a word i had said.
:rolleyes:

mez 27-06-2004 08:58

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less of the man thing i do my own oil & water, always have done ( thats wot you get for living with a mechanic), as you well know i can start mine when it suddenly stops ha ha ha ha //

Less 27-06-2004 10:03

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Originally Posted by mez
less of the man thing i do my own oil & water, always have done ( thats wot you get for living with a mechanic), as you well know i can start mine when it suddenly stops ha ha ha ha //

Yes Mez but as you have already admitted to me you learnt your lesson by blowing up an engine as well! (perhaps proof of the man thing?) he, he.
:cool:

mez 27-06-2004 10:05

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i only did the once (quick learner) cost me too much anyway/////

lettie 27-06-2004 15:08

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Originally Posted by WINGY
I mean the weekly checks! Check the oil and water.......


Weekly!!!!! Gosh, I'm horrified, that means I've missed the last 120 checks. I'd better pull my finger out, (and the dipstick).. :D

Doug 27-06-2004 16:55

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You will have to explain this one for me Lettie...

ShortStuff 27-06-2004 19:33

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Actually Less - it's not because it's a guy thing that I have a glazed look about it - it's cos I may get my hands dirty, or even worse, break a nail! I didn't chose to sit on my backside in front of a computer all day as a job without some consideration!

My shoulders are still aching because you made me push the car! And I managed to graze my knee on the car at the same time! So you see - it isn't cos I'm a woman - it's just cos I'm me!

Doug 27-06-2004 19:51

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Shortstuff...I protest

Please get rid of the pig....Your much better looking than that and your don’t have a big hairy nose.
Can I also ask why a lady had to push the car?

mez 27-06-2004 19:54

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cos these days MEN dont come to a ladys help // been there done it //

Doug 27-06-2004 19:59

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I sit on my backside in front of a computer all day as a job. And I do it from home.....Best job I ever had...

But I can recognise a lady when I see one. Next time Shortstuff ring me and you can steer......

simon 27-06-2004 22:44

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My first car was a Mini Cooper 1969

I Blew up 5 engine's in less than 5 years, and every engine was hand built by me(brand new) :(:(

Trying to make my mini faster than a ferrari might have something to do with it :)

Ps- Last engine did the job:) 0-60 less than 5.5

So Shortstuff I know how ya feel :(:(

WINGY 06-07-2004 23:38

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Well ,after a couple of weeks of trying to find time and avoiding the bad weather, i finaly finished rebuilding the engine on the tractor (land rover)!!!!
It was decided trhat the garage was going to cost over a grand so yours truely decided to get his hands dirty(again) ((this is something that one has to get used to when owning a Land Rover)). So for £135 i managed to rebuild the engine, and tonight was the moment of truth!!!!Fortunatly the hard work paid off and the old gfirl fired firs time!! YIPEEEEEEE.
So she was treated to a wash and taken home!!
The journey from Whalley to Harwood isnt a long one but sods law struck, and the radiator blew!!!! AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
So she's off the road again!!!!!!
SOMEBODY PLLLEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE HELP.
Another day off work tomorrow then!!!!!!

mattylad 07-07-2004 07:20

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Isnt it cheaper to buy another Fiesta, perhaps an accident damaged one from a scrap yard?

Have you tried the yards at Altham?

Sparkologist 07-07-2004 15:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WINGY
The journey from Whalley to Harwood isnt a long one but sods law struck, and the radiator blew!!!! AAAAARRRRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
So she's off the road again!!!!!!
SOMEBODY PLLLEEEEEEAAAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE HELP.
Another day off work tomorrow then!!!!!!

Give Rishton Radiators a ring Wingy, 01254 884725. The place is on Spring Street, next to the canal. The bloke there is very helpful and reasonably priced when compared to main dealer prices. Then ring the Landrover dealer at Lomeshaye, Brierfield, to find out how much you've saved.

When I blew the rad on me 'onda, I went their for a replacement & fit it meself. I saved a packet on the price the dealers in Preston wanted.

Sparkologist 07-07-2004 15:47

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortStuff
Well I've decided I must be jinxed! I broke down in my car yesterday and thought it was just a dead battery - but of course - that would be too cheap to fix and I have just found out I've managed to sieze up the engine! Some people may know that this is the second car and second engine I've managed to go through in 6 months (the first being my dad's - opps!)
So if anyone has a Ford Fiesta engine going spare - please PM me! Meanwhile - I'm going to get really drunk and feel sorry for myself (well I'm not driving in the morning!)

If you are still trying to locate an engine for your Fiesta, this place may be worth a try:

Engine & Gearbox Replacements Ltd,
5 Moody St,
Bradford,
BD4 7BN

01274 729999

I found the address in last weeks copy of Auto Trader, I hope it can be of use :)

ShortStuff 08-07-2004 17:53

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Found an engine today - for £150 and it'll cost a few rounds of drinks to persuade Less & Wingy to fit it! So definitely not more expensive than buying a new one! Hope to have her back on the road within the next couple of weeks!

By the way - it has been proven that it was my own fault cos there wasn't a drop of oil when we checked it!!!!!! I have since been told that Fiesta's do tend to go through a lot of oil - but it would have been nice if someone had mentioned that to me before!

WINGY 08-07-2004 18:08

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A few beers sounds good to me! let me know when your ready..

Doug 08-07-2004 18:46

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Can I help then Shortstuff.......I'll put oil in it for you for a few pints.....

ShortStuff 24-07-2004 18:59

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It's official - I'm now back on the road as of today - Hip Hip Hooray! Thank goodness for that cos I can't afford to keep taking buses!

So if you could just take it in turns to remind me to check the oil every now and then!


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