DoubleU Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 My engine's done 74k. Only prob with a second hand engine is I might be buying even more trouble. Quote for a rebuild is circa £5k which is way more than economical - and apart for the oil usage, the car runs okay. Quote
Keyser Posted March 24, 2014 Author Posted March 24, 2014 I agree it's hard to get a good 2nd engine but it would be a cheaper alternative. I assume you have had a compression test etc? Quote
DoubleU Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 Not had compression test yet. I know what it is but I don't know what it tells me? If my engine is using a lot of oil what are the possible causes? And does anyone do an engine swap type service - you know, I give you my old one and some cash and you give me a nicely sorted one in return, then go away and fix mine and someone else swaps their troubled engine for that etc etc. Maybe I should learn mechanics and start doing that myself…. Quote
ianboom Posted March 26, 2014 Posted March 26, 2014 Really good write up and photos, would love to be there and be an apprentice! Quote
Keyser Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Really good write up and photos, would love to be there and be an apprentice! Matt is trying to get promoted from Tea Boy to floor sweeper so there may be an opening although LaidbackLuke has a head start as the Saturday brew maker If your ever in the area and want to drop in for coffee and a chat you are more than welcome (drop me a PM) if you time it right there is usually something Zed related going on Edited March 28, 2014 by Keyser Quote
mattross1313 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 Matt is trying to get promoted from Tea Boy to floor sweeper so there may be an opening although LaidbackLuke has a head start as the Saturday brew maker I thought I was apprentice already? Quote
Keyser Posted March 28, 2014 Author Posted March 28, 2014 what actually is the zed shed? It's my garage as in at my house - however I have a well stocked garage with plenty of tools, welders plasma cutters spray equipment sand blasters etc etc Me and my good mate Buster built my 350z tweaked his and his good ladies 350's and have helped numerous members with anything from a space to jack up there Zed and service it to complete zorts, clutch or even engine swaps. Why - cause we are really nice guys Well we can be nice IF you bring doughnuts Matt is trying to get promoted from Tea Boy to floor sweeper so there may be an opening although LaidbackLuke has a head start as the Saturday brew maker I thought I was apprentice already? Apprentice brew boy 1 Quote
mattross1313 Posted March 28, 2014 Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Matt is trying to get promoted from Tea Boy to floor sweeper so there may be an opening although LaidbackLuke has a head start as the Saturday brew maker I thought I was apprentice already? Apprentice brew boy Aaaaah man!! And theres me thinking I am making progress Edited March 28, 2014 by mattross1313 1 Quote
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