Cornelius

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Just taken the cam covers off and found the water pump pulley has sheared clean off

At the time when the engine died, I was doing 30, so could easily be looking at a completely funked engine (ie pistons crowns hitting the valve and bending them etc), so for the time being, might just get a water pump, use the old cam belt and try starting it, if I'm very very lucky, there's no internal damage, then I'll do a major service on it.

Nate

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I think that car is jinxed Paul, hope everything turns out on your side.

Spec'c'57

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Have to agree. If that car needs major surgery its defo jinxed.

Have fingers crossed for you mate.

Cornelius

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Thanks Nate, I think you're right! Usually I don't believe in superstition and the like, but it's been one thing after another, all little niggles!

It's definately going now - one way or another!! Moley - Don't read - might torch it an claim the insurance!! Seriously, I'll either sell the car if it runs again, or strip it and sell the parts.

Anyone want a Chargespeed body kit with a 22B front bumper in Dark Blue Mica?

Cornelius

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Thanks Steve, I love the way the car looks, the bodykit, the graphics Wozzaa designed, but I begrudge spending anymore money on it now.

This definately starts the Mk2 Escort project

ABW

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Give us a shout if you need help with any parts mate

Supercue

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Paul its time to kiss that one goodbye. You've put so many hours in but you have to call time at some point.

Good luck with whatever you decide

Cornelius

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Cheers fella.

I haven't spent anywhere near as much money on the car as Spally, but it's got to go.


Dal, have you got a fascia surround for a stereo?
I'm taking the ICE out so need single DIN replacement

Supercue

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I heard the National Debt spiralled inextricably on Spallys engine rebuild payments alone

spally

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sorry to hear that Paul. I thought it was just the lemons that i had working on the car previously that caused the issues, but does seem like the car is jinxed.

Andy, my bank manager loved me having that car!!!! lol

Tiny

Sad news buddy

Supercue

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So that's why Northern Rock went under

spally

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me getting rid of the car, started the recession!!! lol

Supercue

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I can believe that lol

Cornelius

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No, it's really good news finally going to do something I really want to do for ages!!

When it finally happens, would anyone be interested in a retro restoration/tuning thread? May even get Mocom involved in setting the suspension up

I'm buzzing now, can't wait

L.J.F

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what year is your car mate?

Cornelius

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MY'99 mate

Worked it out that I should get around £2000 if I break the car and sell the parts.

Got a water pump coming, as soon as it's here, I'll fit it and take it from there

L.J.F

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ok mate, well if you do end up breaking the car i will be interested in a few parts as mine's the same year. It is a shame tho as thats a really nice looking car you have.

BRI4N

Be sad to see it go Paul, but will be great to see the new project.

I'd be interested in the wheels. (Give ya £150 for 'em )

Diesel_DC

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Paul,

If you do break I might be interested in the speakers, if they fit my bug

ABW

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Cornelius

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LMAO, I'm a vodka man, so you'll have a bit of a job to get me to sell them at that price mate

Not going to make any decisions until I find the extent of the damage, hoping it's just the pump thats gone, but that's wishful thinking!!

Tiny

I did

Cornelius

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Dal can be VERY persuasive mate, know from experience

ABW

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you didn't need much

Cornelius

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When you mentioned 22b, then it was deal done

ABW

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I thought it was Tiny's wheels that swayed it

Supercue

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Now we are talking

madmooro

lambda sensor

at least i not the first vulture this time .

or could i pop round and just borrow for ten mins too see if that sorts my last problem out

Cornelius

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Getting really pi$$ed off now, feel like I'm being shafted left right and centre!!

Ordered a water pump from fleabay, and didn't turn up, 10 days later still nothing and the seller won't answer numerous emails, so went through Paypal resoultion, 3 days later, still no reply so I've escalated it to a claim!!

Bought another pump, and it's been a week so far, and guess what? they're not answering emails either!!! In 3 days time, it looks like another claim will be made!!!

I'm totally funked off now, did want to have the car MOT'd by now ready to sell!!!!!