Jud1 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Oh man ..... that's a horror story! I guess there are two/three options ... 1) Break it and sell the parts?, re-coop as much as possible....! 2) Save and buy a new lump / or re-build! 3) Use your insurance company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Insurance doesn't cover breakdowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 3) Use your insurance company! Short of torching the car and claiming it was an accident Im not entirely sure how they would help here, can you clarify a little? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jud1 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Insurance doesn't cover breakdowns Indeed they do not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels0n Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Im wanting to save for a new engine, but i have no truth in the history of the car considering whats happened so im abit cautious but i guess finding a low mileage lump would be decent, i have a enough friends to drop it in for me. Ive never had a credit card or any debts so as tempting as just sorting it quick goes i cant bring myself to it lol. Ive always saved for things. Ill have a serious think but thanks for everyones input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimboy2 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Speak to the traders on here. They may be able to help and you can trust them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jud1 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 3) Use your insurance company! Short of torching the car and claiming it was an accident Im not entirely sure how they would help here, can you clarify a little? "Nope"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouthwash Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Insurance doesn't cover breakdowns Indeed they do not! Where is comrade to tell you what laws you're breaking by implying what you are implying 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Im wanting to save for a new engine, but i have no truth in the history of the car considering whats happened so im abit cautious but i guess finding a low mileage lump would be decent, i have a enough friends to drop it in for me. Ive never had a credit card or any debts so as tempting as just sorting it quick goes i cant bring myself to it lol. Ive always saved for things. Ill have a serious think but thanks for everyones input! You sound like a good bloke who's took a kick right in the knackers like a man if you ask me mate. Now whinging just hands up......I've a lot of time for that and you don't deserve it to be this catastrophic. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Where is comrade to tell you what laws you're breaking by implying what you are implying Funny how people here avoid admitting speeding like a plaque, but will quite openly suggest properly criminal conduct Edited November 24, 2014 by comrade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pritchard Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Funny how people here avoid admitting speeding like a plaque, but will quite openly suggest properly criminal conduct This ^^^ i always speed, but its on private roads, or closed roads. i mean, after all i pay road tax, so im a Private Investor, right? And if i can see a red light ahead, its then a Closed Road. Does anyone remember watching or watching their kids watch that show ''Get Your Own Back'' ? this thread seems to be a very bizzare twist.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This whole thread literally makes me want to cry. It seems as though a decent guy has been totally screwed over with no possible recourse. The only option being, spend around 50% of what he paid for the car in order to get it fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHEZZA Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This whole thread literally makes me want to cry. It seems as though a decent guy has been totally screwed over with no possible recourse. The only option being, spend around 50% of what he paid for the car in order to get it fixed. This was my first thought too. It's a pain though,then hopefully he'd have a car with a solid engine for not much more than buying a good one in the first place as only paid 4k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Really feel for you having this happen but hey ho its only money. I dont say that lightly just trying to be a bit positive. Could be a chance to learn some skills and remove the lump and rebuild it. Adding a few sexy bits at the same time ready for the super charger with a large boost. I sense a pukka project opportunity and the only downside (apart from finding the money) is how to keep warm in the garage while your doing it . Turn the neg into a pos and go for gold building a top zed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 This whole thread literally makes me want to cry. It seems as though a decent guy has been totally screwed over with no possible recourse. The only option being, spend around 50% of what he paid for the car in order to get it fixed. This was my first thought too. It's a pain though,then hopefully he'd have a car with a solid engine for not much more than buying a good one in the first place as only paid 4k That is true you know. Stick a decent lump in it and you've essentially got to the point that you should have been in at the start which is no major shakes. 2k for a decent, lowish milage lump, supplied/fitted and you'd around the 6k car territory anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Unfortunately it needs a stubby too ;( ... major expense ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels0n Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hi guys, thanks for kind words, turns out I'm about 5 miles from the guys house right now, up here working ahaha but no I won't confront him. I have a good friend who can pull the engine I'm thinking about bottom end rebuild...What are you thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels0n Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Is anyone able to confirm a list of stuff I need to replace? Oil pump Bearings etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard.hezlett Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Pm either Keyser at The Zed Shed or Zmanalex. The both of them know 350's inside out. Good luck. You deserve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richf Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Only worth rebuilding if you are going forged for more power , it's always cheaper to put a good used motor in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 In the words of Baldrick...I have a cunning plan. We plan a ride out. say 5-10-15 cars all parked outside this guys house. OP goes and knock on his door and asks him to come out and tells the guy to shove his car as its fooked and requests his money back whilst being filmed. We then post the film on Youtube etc to embarras the basket case?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 *facepalm* No. That could still be interpreted as threatening. For absolute clarity, THE SELLER DID NOTHING WRONG HERE. Well, morally maybe if he knew, but if he didn't know and the OP just got unlucky then that's life. I have massive sympathy for the guy as he's taken it really well, but if you buy the cheapest possible Zed you can with patchy history and don't do as many possible checks as you can, you're very likely to get bitten. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Im with Ekona on this. Buy the engine from the member here. Get a credit card and pull out the cash and fit it. Do it over the winter ready for the spring to enjoy. Get a few cards. Hey most people are in dept some way or another, being Mortguages etc, so just go for it and forget it. Be possitive. There are enough people on here that know these cars inside out. Were all here for you buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) *facepalm* No. That could still be interpreted as threatening. For absolute clarity, THE SELLER DID NOTHING WRONG HERE. Well, morally maybe if he knew, but if he didn't know and the OP just got unlucky then that's life. I have massive sympathy for the guy as he's taken it really well, but if you buy the cheapest possible Zed you can with patchy history and don't do as many possible checks as you can, you're very likely to get bitten. This! wasnt there another user who got a Z from a user on here that failed on the way home from purchase? Its just life Edited November 25, 2014 by StevoD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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