Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 mate completley gutted for you after all your hard work - build it again mate, as Tony says you wont know the damage until you take it apart so wait until then and see what's what am sure peeps will rally round and help Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Let me know what the outcome is mate...i may have something that may be of interest to you now that i think about it!! Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Ah mate, completely gutted for you, can't believe it after all your hard work Sorry for you bud, but chin up. Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 took the plugs out, 3 have no heads, two just oily and one has the arm touching the middle spike ,proper bent. just popped home to ava cuppa,then going back with tools to take rocker cover and head off. hope its just the head. let u know the outcome.trying to keep chin up steve, but a bit hard at the mo, lol think im going to listen to some morrisey (that will cheer me up for sure) :) Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 yep head is scraped, as discussed on phone.. fingers crossed for bottom end, you may get away with it. but the running with no oil wont have helped, phones on if you want me. Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 cheers jim. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 no problem , let me know f you need a hand or spare parts Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedMotorsport 55 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 I have a pile of bits too, Im sure I can donate you some parts if needed. Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 No way! Can't belive this! I feel for ya bud, just hope you save something from your engine :-)(P.S i've got a spare head kickin around if you need 1 mate) Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 just when your down, good people rally round and show lifes not all bad, just sometimes. these offers of help choked me up to be honest. kindness is something i NEVER forget. gary. Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Gary, I have a complete spare engine sat in my workshop, if u need one that is.. It's my strip down and rebuild project that hasn't been started yet so if it helps u out just ping me! I completely sympathise with u on this one.. They weren't bosch by any chance? Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 yep they were Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 OMG another set of Bosch plugs?????? Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Gary just about to start to break my old VR mate so lots of bits available including the engine which I can drop off to you mate as Jake says just drop me a pm Link to post Share on other sites
The Monk 50 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Spare head too matey.L5 GW closer to you though.Get it sorted asap dude. I need yours for the tuck and roll technique. Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 wow, just dont know what to say,what a massive lift for me, just when i thought that was the end of my car, im buzzing now, keen to get it sorted. thankyou so much for all the offers, im sure some will be take up on ps , dont use bosch plugs lmao monk, u nutter Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 just to cheer you lot up a bit, i tried with all my nine stone to crack the arp head studs and simply couldnt, i need to go home and put on another 5 stone and i reckon ill manage. must have looked funny though, all 9 stone struggling away Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 f me how tight u got them gary ???? use a 1/2 inc drive 42inc length bar that should it Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 normal size ratchet is all i had, well funny struggling with it,thought my wrist was gonna breakdeffo need a longer bar Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 oh rite yeah see y u mite have been straining a wee bit lol .... Link to post Share on other sites
J5KE F 0 Posted January 4, 2010 Report Share Posted January 4, 2010 Dont struggle too much mate, a hernia would just finish it all off! Link to post Share on other sites
sparkz 0 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 How does 16 stone sound then gal? i will bring the breaker bar too just in case! Sarf'end...here i come (might even go grab some donuts too) Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 what a true gent you are Patrick, i cant belive the help im being offered. hopefully will have a crane dropped off tmorra at my garage.donuts are on me :)been offered 2 engines, 2 heads , internals , parts n help from people.result = one choked up cockney kid Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 I have an engine hoist you can use if you get stuck... Link to post Share on other sites
golfrabbit33 0 Posted January 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 thanks bungy, just managed to get one into my fiesta, JUST. offer appreciated fella. Link to post Share on other sites
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