Piston Broke
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Piston Broke
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My engine is no more. After a loud knocking noise started and after dismantling the engine a faulty bearing on a conrod was diagnosed.
On further examination it was discovered my engine had been poorly built and so means additional costs
I spoke to TotalHeadturners where I purchased the car from at Christmas/ less than 1000 miles ago and they have offered me £250 towards the bill.
My wife has given me grief over this saying they should pay for the replacement engine after all they forgot to MOT & service the car prior to me having it delivered.
What do you all think?
My engine is no more. After a loud knocking noise started and after dismantling the engine a faulty bearing on a conrod was diagnosed.
On further examination it was discovered my engine had been poorly built and so means additional costs
I spoke to TotalHeadturners where I purchased the car from at Christmas/ less than 1000 miles ago and they have offered me £250 towards the bill.
My wife has given me grief over this saying they should pay for the replacement engine after all they forgot to MOT & service the car prior to me having it delivered.
What do you all think?
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Sorry to hear that.
Plenty of good VW engine builders around, shout if you need advice.
Beware of a few off the shelf ones out there if you don't go down the rebuild route.
Plenty of good VW engine builders around, shout if you need advice.
Beware of a few off the shelf ones out there if you don't go down the rebuild route.
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Thanks guys for sharing my pain. Having the engine rebuilt by Retro Performance in Cannock(air cooled beetle specialist).
He is using what he can from my engine & using a bottom end & case from a part built engine he has in stock. I am having a pair of carbs fitted also.
I would like to spend more on the engine upgrading bits but money is tight at the moment having just bought a red faulty speedster at christmas.
Steve
He is using what he can from my engine & using a bottom end & case from a part built engine he has in stock. I am having a pair of carbs fitted also.
I would like to spend more on the engine upgrading bits but money is tight at the moment having just bought a red faulty speedster at christmas.
Steve
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Sorry to hear that Steve,
I think the cost of a service and MOT first of all, then depending on what your warranty says he should be offering at least half the cost of replacement/repair.
MOT £40
Service £100
Half Replacement £500 (being fair)
New engine built to spec..... PRICELESS!
£640 please.
Good luck mate
I think the cost of a service and MOT first of all, then depending on what your warranty says he should be offering at least half the cost of replacement/repair.
MOT £40
Service £100
Half Replacement £500 (being fair)
New engine built to spec..... PRICELESS!
£640 please.
Good luck mate
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Sorry to hear that Steve,
I think the cost of a service and MOT first of all, then depending on what your warranty says he should be offering at least half the cost of replacement/repair.
MOT £40
Service £100
Half Replacement £500 (being fair)
New engine built to spec..... PRICELESS!
£640 please.
Good luck mate
I think the cost of a service and MOT first of all, then depending on what your warranty says he should be offering at least half the cost of replacement/repair.
MOT £40
Service £100
Half Replacement £500 (being fair)
New engine built to spec..... PRICELESS!
£640 please.
Good luck mate
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Remember if you bought the car less than 6 months ago from a dealer and have a valid dealer invoice you have rights that they sold you a car 'fit for purpose'. If so would be worth a conversation with Citizens Advice as they could tell you the best route to get a reasonable settlement (i.e. the cost of the repair).
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