Very poorly 'Lude

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 8:15 am

Well, took TC - my pride & joy to have the head gasket replaced this morning..
Helluva lot of smoke coming out the back driving to the garage which wasn't happening before today, and a rather odd tickover.. Rising & falling between 1500 & 2000 rpm

Now on tender-hooks waiting & hoping it's just the HG and nothing more serious..

Post by **Merlin** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 9:02 am

I hope it goes well.

Post by **Pushki** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:39 pm

Good luck Doug! Let us know how it goes.

Post by **indigolemon** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 12:46 pm

Hope it's all good for you man!

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:41 pm

Thanks for the comments chaps, just heard back from the garage - my car is officially dead. Engine siezed

I guess that's that then!
Look out for my new upcoming '4th gen parts sale' thread (as if I haven't sold enough already!)

Post by **Vtecmec** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:02 pm

Siezed, but it was running?

mynameisowen · Post by **mynameisowen** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm

!! no way, you drove it there no? What are the symptoms?

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:21 pm

'swat I said..

Mech said there was no oil on the dip-stick and it wouldn't turn over.
I drove it in, so not sure what's happened between this morning & now..

Post by **indigolemon** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:22 pm

Whaaa?

You took a running car in, and now they're telling you it's seized? Not trying to stir anything, but is this garage trustworthy?

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Wed Jun 19, 2013 2:24 pm

I'm with Indy, that seems well dodgy to me. Go and get the car and try it for yourself.. then get a second opinion.