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Offline mickysuperstar

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #10 on: 27 August 2009, 20:11 »
Y'ouch that sucks dude... Sorry to hear that man!

I'm after a project, so may be interested if you are local-ish for £250?

I know the offer is horrible dude, but that's honestly what it's worth...

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #11 on: 27 August 2009, 21:29 »
Does it drive or is it completly capoot?
Is it a three door and Black magic? :smiley:
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Offline av_golf

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #12 on: 27 August 2009, 22:00 »
its so damn frustrating because iv only had the car since may, i bought it off a fellow forum member as well. such a disappointment as these problems came out the blue. its the flat black colour and a 5 door. doesn't drive at all, ticks over but wont stay on (as if the battery is flat or something).   ill let you all know by next week whats definately happening. cheers
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Offline Neo Badness

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #13 on: 28 August 2009, 01:21 »
I'd exhaust all possiblities before you decide to punt it.

It's a downer it's happened, but look upon it as an oppertunity to expand your mechanical knowledge :smiley:

If it's an engine you can get them reasonably cheaply. Plus the likes of Rubjohnny and danny_p are mines of useful info.

Best of luck with it.
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Offline bored_Welsh_lad

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #14 on: 28 August 2009, 09:21 »
Id keep it and either spend the money repairing it yourself or drop a new engine in... ive seen engines for valvers going for like 80 quid on here.. i think thats the better option...
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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #15 on: 28 August 2009, 15:43 »
I agree, even on ebay 16v engines go for peanuts.
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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #16 on: 28 August 2009, 16:45 »
Quote from: Mikester on 28 August 2009, 15:43
I agree, even on ebay 16v engines go for peanuts.

I was offered a 16v complete the other month for £200, if you like the car you might as well fix it, bits are mega cheap and your time is free :smiley:
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Offline av_golf

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Re: sh*t valver (sorry)
« Reply #17 on: 28 August 2009, 17:08 »
to be fair i dont have the time or patience to search for an engine, luckily iv managed to get a spare runabout for work use but iv got to give it back in the next week or so, so cant afford to be car-less. like someone said, im looking at all possibilities first, if to no avail, im going to have to take it off my hands. would be an extremely cheap project for someone as the gearbox, ecu, brakes etc. are all in in top working order and if anyone can find an engine for under 200, happy days. like i said the car still has tax and mot so cant be completely worthless. i just have the worst of luck at times :sad:
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