So much for it being a cheap toy this time round... - Page 3

Del Lardo · 05-03-2010, 20:04

Morning report - 8 bent exhaust valves, piston number 2 hit but it's OK and a head needs skimming. Not too bad.

Afternoon report - cylinder head is ****ed

Popping in tomorrow to see the damage and run through the options. Gutted but at least it will be well sorted once it's done.

Jonny69 · 08-03-2010, 18:28

Ah no, that's a bit annoying. Hopefully should still be less than a whole new engine...

Del Lardo · 08-03-2010, 20:30

Managed to find a new Trophy 160 VVC top end today cheaper than a recon'd one so am quite chuffed. It was rescued from Longbridge when they were closing down (would have been fitted to an MGTF 160) and should give me an extra 10-15bhp. Still not cheap but should give me another 80k or so out of the engine.

Zirax · 08-03-2010, 20:48

It's still an arse but a bit extra power is never a bad thing

Nutcase · 08-03-2010, 21:32

I've been round brands in an MGF trophy 160.

Definitely put it in your car - the MG was awful

Jonny69 · 09-03-2010, 13:48

Extra 10-15bhp can't be worse than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Del Lardo · 09-03-2010, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonny69

Extra 10-15bhp can't be worse than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick

Only £40 on insurance as well

Money sent off today so there is finally light at the end of the tunnel, I may even get my car back on Saturday though there is no chance of competing on Sunday as I will need to run the new top end in.

Del Lardo · 12-03-2010, 15:12

Goddamn ****ing ****ty ****ing shipping agents. Missed their appointment yesterday so new top end won't arrive until Monday and due to other commitments probably won't be ready until Wednesday.

Still, I should have guessed it was never going to be ready for this weekend as the forecast is for sunshine

Del Lardo · 17-03-2010, 14:55

Work should be completed by this evening but they want to do a shakedown so looking at picking up tomorrow evening.

Fingers crossed!

Del Lardo · 18-03-2010, 22:26

She is home

I'm just waiting for the call from my credit card company in the morning

08-03-2010, 18:28	#22
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Ah no, that's a bit annoying. Hopefully should still be less than a whole new engine... __________________

09-03-2010, 13:48	#26
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	Extra 10-15bhp can't be worse than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick __________________

05-03-2010, 20:04	#21
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Morning report - 8 bent exhaust valves, piston number 2 hit but it's OK and a head needs skimming. Not too bad. Afternoon report - cylinder head is ****ed Popping in tomorrow to see the damage and run through the options. Gutted but at least it will be well sorted once it's done.

08-03-2010, 20:30	#23
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Managed to find a new Trophy 160 VVC top end today cheaper than a recon'd one so am quite chuffed. It was rescued from Longbridge when they were closing down (would have been fitted to an MGTF 160) and should give me an extra 10-15bhp. Still not cheap but should give me another 80k or so out of the engine.

08-03-2010, 20:48	#24
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	It's still an arse but a bit extra power is never a bad thing

08-03-2010, 21:32	#25
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	I've been round brands in an MGF trophy 160. Definitely put it in your car - the MG was awful

12-03-2010, 15:12	#28
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Goddamn **ing ty **ing shipping agents. Missed their appointment yesterday so new top end won't arrive until Monday and due to other commitments probably won't be ready until Wednesday. Still, I should have guessed it was never going to be ready for this weekend as the forecast is for sunshine

17-03-2010, 14:55	#29
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	Work should be completed by this evening but they want to do a shakedown so looking at picking up tomorrow evening. Fingers crossed!

18-03-2010, 22:26	#30
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	She is home I'm just waiting for the call from my credit card company in the morning