zed 1990 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 yesterday started rattling loudly and then went bang in a cloud of smoke garage said needs a new engine and im looking at 3.5 -4k its a 53 plate on 61,000 miles help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 What's wrong with it? Which garage did you take it to and where are you. To keep everyone happy what fuel did you use? Worst case is you need a new engine zman can hook you up for a little over a grand. Best case is that the garage have no clue and it's something fairly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed 1990 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 hole in the bottom of the engine oil everywhere possible big end. its at a local garge atm i dont know if they are quoting a new engine or reconed one . always run on premium. only had the car a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's pretty rubbish. Like I said though traders on here can get you an engine much much cheaper than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed 1990 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 SWEET ill pm zman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsybriggs1 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sorry to here about it good luck on the hunt Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mcgoo Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Man that sucks after such a short ownership. Sorry to hear it. Quite a few traders that can help you, good luck. Was there any noises or signs of problems before hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyZed Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 That's a perfect excuse to put a v8 in there 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 hole in the bottom of the engine oil everywhere possible big end. its at a local garge atm i dont know if they are quoting a new engine or reconed one . always run on premium. only had the car a month Sorry to hear that, sounds pretty bad for only 61k! Was it a private sale or from a dealer as I'd be having words... I know it's pointless trying to diagnose what caused the issue, but did it have enough oil in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindbandit Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Gutted for you mate, It's not very often I read that a Z engine has gone bang unless it's been modified and squeezed too hard. Good luck, one for one-ing an engine should only take a day and I'm sure you can get some free help from guys on here, I'm in Nottingham if your within 30 miles I'll lend a hand if needed. Cheers Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Obviously someone gave up reading that shonky dipstick.... Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 PM received and replied to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A9H-RX Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Not good man Not long sold my old engine as well you could of had.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sorry to hear that, I'm sure Zmanalex will have one.as he braking a few cars at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilp Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 sorry to hear this bro! Gutted for you! Can't think of anything worse. There someone on here selling new rods. high comp pistons and cams for a brilliant price! Perfect excuse to rebuild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thank you for the referrals guys. Sorry to hear of your misfortune. These type of failures are usually due to lack of oil. Preowned VQ35DE engines for your application are in stock. Just drop me a PM if I can help you furher. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Fella a good mate of mine has his engine he took out of his Z to put something else In there. Its done about 27k iirc I can put you in contact with him if you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Feel for you Op. Had the big end let go in my old Impreza. Bad times & big bills. Good luck getting this sorted ~ sure Alex will sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-B Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sorry to hear of your problems, where a bouts are you in the country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Sad news, hope you get the problem sorted and it doesn't cost you a fortune! Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zed 1990 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 I'm in Hampshire basingstoke mate thanks for all your helpful replys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Fella a good mate of mine has his engine he took out of his Z to put something else In there. Its done about 27k iirc I can put you in contact with him if you like Sounds useful and I guess quite local as you were both listed on The Parrot Christmas (SE) lunch meet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arran Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 You have pm dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 What a nightmare for you mate, hope you get sorted soon. Makes me want to go and check my oil level now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytuck Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 yesterday started rattling loudly and then went bang in a cloud of smoke garage said needs a new engine and im looking at 3.5 -4k its a 53 plate on 61,000 miles help sorry to here that fella my engine gave up on 55000 miles !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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