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Very poorly 'Lude
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:15 am
by 4th Gen Doug
Well, took TC - my pride & joy to have the head gasket replaced this morning..
Helluva lot of smoke coming out the back driving to the garage which wasn't happening before today, and a rather odd tickover.. Rising & falling between 1500 & 2000 rpm
Now on tender-hooks waiting & hoping it's just the HG and nothing more serious..
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:02 am
by Merlin
I hope it goes well.
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:39 pm
by Pushki
Good luck Doug! Let us know how it goes.
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:46 pm
by indigolemon
Hope it's all good for you man!
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:41 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Thanks for the comments chaps, just heard back from the garage - my car is officially dead. Engine siezed
I guess that's that then!
Look out for my new upcoming '4th gen parts sale' thread (as if I haven't sold enough already!)
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:02 pm
by Vtecmec
Siezed, but it was running?
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm
by mynameisowen
!! no way, you drove it there no? What are the symptoms?
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
'swat I said..
Mech said there was no oil on the dip-stick and it wouldn't turn over.
I drove it in, so not sure what's happened between this morning & now..
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:22 pm
by indigolemon
Whaaa?
You took a running car in, and now they're telling you it's seized? Not trying to stir anything, but is this garage trustworthy?
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:24 pm
by bb1boy
I'm with Indy, that seems well dodgy to me. Go and get the car and try it for yourself.. then get a second opinion.