andy thompson Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 That will be OK as long as the fire rings are OK - head will straighten it out fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 i really cant be arsed with this car anymore!! heart and soul has gone,so im getting all my parts ive got and selling everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flap Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 nikif you serious about selling any chance of letting me know what you want.cheers andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 flap,,,you got pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nik, stop sulking and get it done. You've got the parts, now get it on the road. Once you do you'll remember how much you enjoy driving it again. 🙂I've said the same thing with the Red Shed a few times now, but nothing beats that feeling when it all comes together. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 radders,,,,its going,,had enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est radders,,,,its going,,had enough Shame. Davemate and I have been blasting about in the Red Shed tonight. It's a great car. Now. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 sent the headgasket back to canley`s for refund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 yeah,,,got my money back,,,,yippee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est yeah,,,got my money back,,,,yippee So are you selling it as a non-runner Nik? I think I would have been inclined to at least get it running first to try and get a bit more money back. Look at the link below. This was running, MOT'd and driveable and still only fetched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 it is still running!!,just leaks water at front of piston no1,,,i still use it for shopping runs til 23rd sept,,,judgement day £820 for that one on ebay,,,il get more in parts then complete!! sad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 MMMMMM brain wave! i got a non-overdrive gearbox that i swap over and sell it on to cover the head gasket,,,,is that a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 A head gasket set from CW is about £80 inc postage. Do you really need to go through all the hassle of a gearbox change to cover £80??Having a NON-overdrive gearbox would also lower the value of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 well the car is worth peanuts now!!! ive already spent £70 quid on head gasket thats gone pop but still runs fine,im not going there again,,im not made of money,ive tried my best to keep it on the road but thats not good enough,so something has to give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Maybe I'm missing something here Nik but given the choice of changing a head gasket or a gearbox, I'd go for the head gasket every time. I can understand your frustration as I've had the cylinder head off the red car twice recently. I think as it stands now the car isn't worth much at all as any potential buyer would have an additional cost of trailering the car home. If you sort the head gasket out, it will be a far more attractive purchase and you will get more money for it. If I lived closer I'd even come and help you change it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 well it up for offers? just wont it gone before jerry and match kicks in im sick a tied of buying new parts that dont last long,wish i had mk2 engine,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nik............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Nic PM sent about possible temporary cure for your head problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 H/gasket on its way 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nik....................have you sold?..........................just going on your signature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 not sold,scrap still outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 headgasket now sorted and no problems at moment,,,fingers crossed now sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishbull Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Nik..................if sorted why breaking it on Ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 cant afford to keep it,,,no one wonts to buy it,,,only thing left is to break it to keeps other on the road,,,,sad times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Quoted from nicmk1est no one wonts to buy it,( What was the asking price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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