bang goes my 2.5 -- all fixed :-)

Gutted for you   

feel for you anth not a nice feeling when it goes   

Cheers all .
Had a little laugh at ya comment hardy :-) ( still want it if other lad don't )
Hopefully done before next meet Andy.
Onwards and upwards I say.

that quick anth so how is sorting it for you   

Anth, make sure you get the right person to build it. I have told you who to use. make sure you put good pistons in it.

gutted for you mate...

iddysti wrote:

Anth, make sure you get the right person to build it. I have told you who to use. make sure you put good pistons in it.

Who's the right person ?

StickT wrote:

iddysti wrote:

Anth, make sure you get the right person to build it. I have told you who to use. make sure you put good pistons in it.

Who's the right person ?

Darren at DLM is getting prices for me with couple of options..
Iddy , Jonny and Mario and lots more use Andy kindon.
DLM on my doorstep and used him since had my car for 3years, AK is chest st ( very good )
Not sure what to do or who to fix it yet, just getting prices and whats best for me.
End of day lots of good people and opinions , I'm taking all in and appreciate advice.
DLM, AK, Bish, stick... And lots more
Don't want this to turn into a debate on who's best...
Still pissed off at going to be 2k lighter.
Thanks again all for advice.

Plenty options for a good builder, what parts to use etc... It's all preference and costs...

You thought what power you want or just same power just more reliable ?

StickT wrote:

Plenty options for a good builder, what parts to use etc... It's all preference and costs...

You thought what power you want or just same power just more reliable ?

yeh, lots of options mate.
Not sure on power yet till I get some prices, think in of a jmg 20g but not sure.
Can't go to much power as is only 5 speed box, so max 430/450 but happy with the 363 bhp 407 lb to be honest. More power adds more cost. And wife not happy at the min :-)

good luck with the build. it's up to you who you use.

Go for the absolute best you can afford in way of parts fella. Brand new direct not ebay auction shite. I'm a fan of an eBay bargain but when it comes to getting your engine built you can't chance it.

Also take in to consideration how long are you actually gonna keep the car? I went over the top on mine I'm never going to run 600+bhp but got it built for that as I know I will probably never sell the car. If your going to sell it in the next 12 to 18 months is it really worth going the full hog when changing pistons might do the job..

rant over

Darren @ DLM has done servicing too fitting my six speed box and he has always done a fantastic job. I did use Andy Kindon to rebuild mine but would be very confident that Darren would do a fantastic job.

As Hardy has said getting the right parts is the most important for any type of engine rebuild.

Anth PM sent

hardy172 wrote:

Go for the absolute best you can afford in way of parts fella. Brand new direct not ebay auction shite. I'm a fan of an eBay bargain but when it comes to getting your engine built you can't chance it.

Also take in to consideration how long are you actually gonna keep the car? I went over the top on mine I'm never going to run 600+bhp but got it built for that as I know I will probably never sell the car. If your going to sell it in the next 12 to 18 months is it really worth going the full hog when changing pistons might do the job..

rant over

Yeh, would only use quality parts..
Jonny gav has given me a little list of parts and prices to go with.
Just have to wait for prices next week and see where to go from there.
Prob go with DLM as always used him ... But mite talk to AK a swell.
The car is still running for now, so not a big rush. But want it doing asap.before anymore damage

Update on my car,
Took it to Andy kindons today for rebuild :-)

It's in good hands mate   

anthmac wrote:

Update on my car,
Took it to Andy kindons today for rebuild :-)

That's where mine is going!    

 

Well after a week with no car Mr kindons has worked his magic again .
Have to run it in for 1000 miles, then a tweek on the map end of April
See how ££££££ is and poss get a 20G .
Happy as a pig in shit.
Cheers Andy K. Top man :-)

Great news Anth   

Nice one anth, what did you have done in the end,
will have to have a bit crack with you at one of the meet
see were to go with mine

Great news dude   

Did u go with a full forge rebuild then Anth it will take you ages running it in as you only go to work or the golf club in it lol glad it's all sorted tho

this running in lark is shit. 750 miles down, 250 to go.

pleased it's all fixed Anth.