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[1098]

That intercooler is monstrous!

[Wittmann]

I really like those door handles!! How much!?

Are thease full cr or just the original handles wrapped in?

[luca]

The handles are moulded then a carbon fibre skin is bonded to the original handle then lacqured (sp)

[TANGO.]

saw these yesterday and i like very much, lol might be putting in a phone call to see how much

[Luke2008]

A very nice touch I think. Could possibly do the black plastic on the locks to match? Has it ever been done? as it is very small.

[Silversleeper]

I looked over the car a few times at the show and meh it could be better lol only joking mate! Its pawn as usual.I wanted to get more pics but too many people around wanting to peering into the engine bay and I felt rude standing in their way

Oh and I said on msn I'd talk to you at fitp but you was always busy when I saw you and didn't want to interupt so sorry about that again lol although I'm sure you could live without my million and 1 questions

[luca]

I looked over the car a few times at the show and meh it could be better lol only joking mate! Its pawn as usual.I wanted to get more pics but too many people around wanting to peering into the engine bay and I felt rude standing in their way

Oh and I said on msn I'd talk to you at fitp but you was always busy when I saw you and didn't want to interupt so sorry about that again lol although I'm sure you could live without my million and 1 questions

Ah mate shame you didnt just pipe up and have a chat...

I tried to answer/ chat to anyone that wanted questions answered or had advice.
You got me on MSN anyways mate so any questions just fire them over.

[Silversleeper]

Yeah I was stood by your nearside wing when you was putting the bonnet back on...I was thinking to myself Oi luca I was trying to take a picture!

[luca]

Yeah I was stood by your nearside wing when you was putting the bonnet back on...I was thinking to myself Oi luca I was trying to take a picture!

Well you should have said OI! Leave it alone!

[:: blade ::]

i read the article on this in the redline mag the other week, such a nice car well done,

[JamieFRST]

Anymore news on the engine Luca? or it that your weekend taken care of?

[- Danny Boy -]

Not good to hear about the engine!! I might have to pop down saturday and have a quick glance at the car I keep meaning to ask to come have a little look at it lol

[luca]

Well i guess i had keep you all in the loop of the car.

Im afriad to say its currently a little sore.

Pics do the talking.

WHY OH WHY DIDNT I BUY A MAGNETIC SUMP PLUG!



















Well everyone, I have to say im slightly lost for words...

Jim kindly took time out today to strip the engine down and see what failed, what was damaged and what was on the cards to need replacing.

Where shall I start....

I was greated with this when I arrived! We were pretty gob smacked to say the least.




Next was to remove the oil pump in which we thought was the original culprit for causing the damage to the engine. We were right on that one for sure!

This is what a silver top pump looks like when it is time to part and venture along the oil ways.



Next stop was the rods to see how the shells had handled the lack of oil supply due to oil pressure being low.

It got a little hot and steamy in there the shells spun on all four...
One set of uprated rods trashed.



The most devasting part for me was the pistons and block damage
what more can be said than ....RIP CP piston..



So the whole engine is a write-off.


The car looks like this until the new engine arrives.





poor lil fes -goodtimes are missed already

[SEG1]

it hurts me to look at the pictures.
that oil pump looks fooked!

i really am sh*ting myself now.

what engine are you going for now?

keeping to the sliver top or going down the black top route?

[luca]

Sticking with the Silver top style engine but obviously I have to start again.

Not even the block is useable

The one thing that I assure you will be upgraded is the oilpump issue.

[Ram]

gutted for you was looking forward to seeing it do some times at the pod this weekend.

[SEG1]

yeah keep me posted with the uprated oil pump has im looking for one now.

also luca who done your turbo damper?

[andyb-rst]

this really is a terrible thing the car is a piece of work and it couldnt of hapend to a nicer bloke but im sure he will bounce back with something special good luck with the build mate

[luca]

gutted for you was looking forward to seeing it do some times at the pod this weekend.

It will be back, just not sure exactly when.

[luca]

yeah keep me posted with the uprated oil pump has im looking for one now.

also luca who done your turbo damper?

Jkm did the damper for me mate, DONT worry im not doing anything until the oil pump issue is resolved.

I feel like ive lost a brother here bloody gutted

The worst thing is that a £100 part, the oil pump has trashed almost 5 grand of engine.

[luca]

this really is a terrible thing the car is a piece of work and it couldnt of hapend to a nicer bloke but im sure he will bounce back with something special good luck with the build mate

Cheers buddy.

[GavStyli]

sorry sight luca:(
will be great if ian can come out of retirement to sort it out.

[luca]

sorry sight luca:(
will be great if ian can come out of retirement to sort it out.

First person I called last night

We will be working on something soon.

[Chris 2i]

sorry to see that Luke, I think I might have actually cried in your situation

[jonboisescort]

gutted for you mate

hope you get it fixed asap

[Turboboy67]

Gutted for you mate

Its a never ending story this car modding game.

[FRSJON]

soo gutted for you luke ...i take it from the pics the head and cams survived??.if you ever want a lift up to any shows let me know...saves driving that bloody beemer...

[luca]

soo gutted for you luke ...i take it from the pics the head and cams survived??.if you ever want a lift up to any shows let me know...saves driving that bloody beemer...

Cheers mate will let you know on that.

[luca]

Well time is precious so the re-build has begun today!


Spent the day stripping the engine bay and the car is off to the bodyshop on Monday for engine bay freshen up.






Looking into the oil pump issue and have just had a call to confirm that the new part will fit on the engine

Wether it fits the car is another matter

[xrsi]

dry sump?

glad to see that you are pushing ahead with it mate!

[jonboisescort]

glad to see your getting started on sorting it

[mrorange2]

Gutted to read what happened but glad your pushing on sorting it.

[Captain Tightpants]

I automatically assumed that this was dry sumped?

Unfortunate events by the looks of things. Still a harsh lesson learnt no doubt.

Onwards and upwards.

Steve

[- Danny Boy -]

I love how quickly you get on with things mate So sad to see this car with no engine I hope you get it sorted soon buddy!

Bigger and better is what i say.. Jeremy Clarkson would say more 'POWERRRRRRRRRRRRRR'

Keep us updated

[dangerousdave]

hey dude just going to say hi, its been a while, how are things, etc, etc then....... i saw it
need say no more!!!