Andymac183 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 For reasons unknown to me, my Z has suddenly lost most of its oil and virtually dried out with no warning lights whatsoever- and the garage reckons it would be most cost effective to get a new lump in it as opposed to fixing it. Crank bearings are just the beginning of my problems... It's a 2003 model DE. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can supply me with an engine fit for purpose? The car will drive (for now) so I can get it to someone reasonably close...but it's remaining miles are limited! Glad of ANY help anyone can offer...I'm desperate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Send ewan at clark motorsport a pm he usually has some and will help you out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watshot Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 As ever, Zmanalex would probably be your best bet for a reliable second-hand lump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Cheers Stephen I have just taken in a complete 30,000 mile car to break with a perfect engine. Get in touch for more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 There you go it doesn't get much better than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Cheers Stephen I have just taken in a complete 30,000 mile car to break with a perfect engine. Get in touch for more information. How much are you looking at to have that swapped into your car. Im not saying i want it, just out of interest Edited September 2, 2015 by Alex350z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z350convert Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Did the sump leak oil by any chance? Mine was rusted through and dripping oil. When I took it off I could press a finger right through so if that had given way on a journey the oil would have pumped through in a few seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Cheers Stephen I have just taken in a complete 30,000 mile car to break with a perfect engine. Get in touch for more information. How much are you looking at to have that swapped into your car. Im not saying i want it, just out of interest You would be better asking a place like abbey for a price to fit. Or just do it yourself it's surprisingly straight forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymac183 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 No leak...no patches on the drive...complete mystery as I don't think the DE burns oil as a rule? Regardless, Ewen has hooked me up with a new engine which will hopefully be transplanted in the next couple of weeks!!! I'll try and get pics etc. on here as the work progresses... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymac183 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Well - thanks to Ewen my engine's being delivered next week and should be fitted before the weekend by a local garage - I'll post some pics if anyone's interested as the work gets carried out...! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex350z Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 We must be seeing an engine kark it once a week these days....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 We must be seeing an engine kark it once a week these days....... Worrying times... *goes and checks oil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Pm Sent to Ewen. Edited September 9, 2015 by veilside z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Is it because the cars have got cheaper and the young yoofs are exploiting the acceleration and handling. This constant hard life could be using more oil than usual and it only takes a quick lack of pick up during chucking the car about and its good night vienna. Just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymac183 Posted September 11, 2015 Author Share Posted September 11, 2015 Not guilty...! I'm 42! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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