###A SAD DAY###
22 March 2009, 12:55 PM
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###A SAD DAY###
What a start to my Sunday 
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Was driving to the in-laws this morning when I tuned onto Harley Street (at approx 5mph) and the engine started to make a loud knocking sound
Pulled over had a look under the bonnet, sounded like the noise was coming from the engine area. RAC arrived (within 20 minutes) and also said the same thing Just been towed home..........
Any ideas what could be wrong?
Car: MY00 (with 44K on the clock)
Was not nice seeing her on the back of a flat bed.
. Was driving to the in-laws this morning when I tuned onto Harley Street (at approx 5mph) and the engine started to make a loud knocking sound
Pulled over had a look under the bonnet, sounded like the noise was coming from the engine area. RAC arrived (within 20 minutes) and also said the same thing
Just been towed home..........Any ideas what could be wrong?
Car: MY00 (with 44K on the clock)
Was not nice seeing her on the back of a flat bed.
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22 March 2009, 01:02 PM
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What did the RAC guy say?
If the bottom end has gone, he should have been able to identify the sound quite easily. Hopefully it's not that serious (loose crank pulley or other ancilliary), but it doesn't sound good.
Best of luck.
If the bottom end has gone, he should have been able to identify the sound quite easily. Hopefully it's not that serious (loose crank pulley or other ancilliary), but it doesn't sound good.
Best of luck.
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22 March 2009, 01:49 PM
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Does anyone know what type of turn around I should expect before she's back on the road?
22 March 2009, 01:57 PM
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i ended up having to put a grand towards it and managed to get it done for 2g
22 March 2009, 02:02 PM
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Alan Jeffery quote a fortnight for me, but that was going to be a planned 2.1 stroker conversion, sorry to hear your sad news.
Good luck with the new engine.
dunx
Good luck with the new engine.
dunx
22 March 2009, 02:58 PM
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Not keeping your car topped up with High Grade Custard can lead to Chocolate Engine Failure.
i'll get my coat
Sorry to hear about ur bad luck fella, thats a serious amount of money to have to come up with on short notice
22 March 2009, 03:01 PM
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I thought scooby is a reliable car but why suddenly so many go bang at such low mileage?
I'm a little bit shocked and worried now...
22 March 2009, 06:44 PM
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I'm not sure anyone's written anything definitive, but much the same happened to me a few years back - my MY00 went at 62k miles for no good reason. Dealer reckoned it might have been a dodgy oil pump, but nothing was ever proved. You have my sympathy
In the meantime, you might like to have a read of:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...e-failure.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...lure-wahh.html
In the meantime, you might like to have a read of:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...e-failure.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...lure-wahh.html
22 March 2009, 07:01 PM
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...... Obviously I wont be coming to Ace-Cafe I'm not sure anyone's written anything definitive, but much the same happened to me a few years back - my MY00 went at 62k miles for no good reason. Dealer reckoned it might have been a dodgy oil pump, but nothing was ever proved. You have my sympathy
In the meantime, you might like to have a read of:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...e-failure.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...lure-wahh.html
In the meantime, you might like to have a read of:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...e-failure.html
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...lure-wahh.html
Thanks for the links...... best get reading 
22 March 2009, 07:37 PM
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Tell me about it.... check the history of my car.
-Purchased in March 2001 (brand new)
* Serviced 1000K, and every 6 months by Subaru (-2004)
* Serviced by API every 6 months (to date)
-Mapped by Bob Rawle
-Warmed up and cooled down every time.
-Purchased in March 2001 (brand new)
* Serviced 1000K, and every 6 months by Subaru (-2004)
* Serviced by API every 6 months (to date)
-Mapped by Bob Rawle
-Warmed up and cooled down every time.
22 March 2009, 07:50 PM
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Sorry to hear it
if it makes it any better mine went to ,iwas going to change the engine but the same could happen again.
So i choose to have my ra closed deck block rebuilt
i must say i opened a can of worms i to say i got carried a way a bit ,
i choose to rebuild it to take a safe 500bhp if wanted, but only running the ra at 350 bhp would be bullet proof i hope
this is what i choose for my build;
Mrt race rods (a spec) forged
forged pistons mahle
new ra crank
acl full race set bearings
uprated motorsport oil pump
uprated gasket set
new uprated plugs
fully rebuilt heads and rehoned
fast road clutch
cambelt and tensioners
the only problem with this is it comes at a price £3570.00
you could rebuild with standard parts for cheaper, but if you think about it they have already failed you once!!!!
the question i found myself asking a lot was while its apart now i may aswell do it.
got to drive 1000miles under 4k revs but ive only got 700 left to do ,then its happy days
cheers nathan
any help give us a shoot ive just gone though the same thing over the last 5 weeks only picked mine back up last weekend.
if it makes it any better mine went to ,iwas going to change the engine but the same could happen again.
So i choose to have my ra closed deck block rebuilt
i must say i opened a can of worms i to say i got carried a way a bit ,
i choose to rebuild it to take a safe 500bhp if wanted, but only running the ra at 350 bhp would be bullet proof i hope
this is what i choose for my build;
Mrt race rods (a spec) forged
forged pistons mahle
new ra crank
acl full race set bearings
uprated motorsport oil pump
uprated gasket set
new uprated plugs
fully rebuilt heads and rehoned
fast road clutch
cambelt and tensioners
the only problem with this is it comes at a price £3570.00
you could rebuild with standard parts for cheaper, but if you think about it they have already failed you once!!!!
the question i found myself asking a lot was while its apart now i may aswell do it.
got to drive 1000miles under 4k revs but ive only got 700 left to do ,then its happy days
cheers nathan
any help give us a shoot ive just gone though the same thing over the last 5 weeks only picked mine back up last weekend.
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22 March 2009, 07:57 PM
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Gutted bud
but buying cars with £40k on etc and on a 2000 orsomeare on 2001 plates dont yiou think the mileage is too low ??
yes the jap`s dont drive them much and yes japan is small but its so easy to clock these im reconing most have been with 40k and big ends going !!!
but buying cars with £40k on etc and on a 2000 orsomeare on 2001 plates dont yiou think the mileage is too low ??
yes the jap`s dont drive them much and yes japan is small but its so easy to clock these im reconing most have been with 40k and big ends going !!!
22 March 2009, 08:09 PM
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happened to my friend last week, only had his classic just under two weeks.
The RAC arent much use, he was going on about tappits etc, his report just said "engine fault"!
The RAC arent much use, he was going on about tappits etc, his report just said "engine fault"!
22 March 2009, 08:30 PM
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Cheers for the info lockley...... (may give ya a shout )
the Rig - I purchased the car brand new (zero on the clock) mate
Had a chat with the Mrs today and its a for getting the car fixed .
RAC also confirmed this evening that they will gladly transport the car from N.London to API as soon as I give them the thumbs up. Must say RAC have been great today.....
)the Rig - I purchased the car brand new (zero on the clock) mate
Had a chat with the Mrs today and its a
for getting the car fixed .RAC also confirmed this evening that they will gladly transport the car from N.London to API as soon as I give them the thumbs up
. Must say RAC have been great today.....
22 March 2009, 08:43 PM
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Cheers for the info lockley...... (may give ya a shout )
the Rig - I purchased the car brand new (zero on the clock) mate
Had a chat with the Mrs today and its a for getting the car fixed .
RAC also confirmed this evening that they will gladly transport the car from N.London to API as soon as I give them the thumbs up. Must say RAC have been great today.....
)the Rig - I purchased the car brand new (zero on the clock) mate
Had a chat with the Mrs today and its a
for getting the car fixed .RAC also confirmed this evening that they will gladly transport the car from N.London to API as soon as I give them the thumbs up
. Must say RAC have been great today..... hope youve got deep pockets
any help just shout nathan